Senior Physiotherapist - Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
Position No:
Level/Salary:
HSO Level P2 $122,597 - $130,265 p.a.
Work Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Unit/Directorate:
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital > Allied Health - Physiotherapy
Location:
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands
Closing Date:
:00 PM
Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?
This is a Permanent Full-Time appointment.
What is our Senior Physiotherapist - Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery role?
The successful applicant will provide a specialised Physiotherapy service to the cardiothoracic unit. This includes the postoperative management of cardiothoracic and vascular surgical inpatients and maintaining close clinical liaison between Intensive Care Unit, Amputee and Cardiac Rehabilitation services.
While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.
What we offer
NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:
* Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
* Professional and career development opportunities.
* Diverse and inclusive culture.
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Bronwyn Kaiser on to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.
Area profile
SCGH is one of Australia's leading teaching tertiary hospitals. Located at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre 4km from Perth city centre, SCGH provides a comprehensive range of clinical services including trauma, emergency and critical care, orthopaedics, general medicine, general surgery, and cardiac care. It is home to WA's only comprehensive cancer centre - the largest cancer treatment centre in the State - and is the State's principal hospital for neurosurgery and liver transplants.
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Ready to join our team?
Applicants are required to apply online at so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.
The Job Description Form (JDF) is attached for reference. Your application should include:
* A statement addressing essential selection criteria 2, 3, 4 and 5 (as outlined in the JDF), including examples that demonstrate your knowledge, experience, and skills, in no more than three (3) pages.
* A detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position.
* References - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.
Applicants must ensure their nominated referees are available to provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result in them being deemed unsuitable.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.
NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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