Exciting leadership opportunity to grow the Allied Health Service at Epworth Geelong
Unique role to lead a high functioning, multi-disciplinary team
Located in Geelong, Victoria
The Role
Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services and with the oversight of a multi-disciplinary team of over 90 staff, the Allied Health Manager will lead and advocate for the development of the Allied Health Outpatient and Inpatient Rehabilitation and Acute Services at Epworth Geelong. The successful applicant will have experience in Business Development and a passion for promotion and growth of services, both within Epworth and externally to the community. This exciting leadership position will provide strong clinical and operational direction to each discipline, including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Social Work, Psychology and Dietetics. This role is responsible for the efficient running of the service and the delivery of exceptional patient experiences and care.
Critical to success in this role will be the individual's vision to lead and engage the team to further enhance the overall operation of the services in line with our strategic and operational focus. Through effective leadership, governance and relationship management, it is expected that patient and quality outcomes are of the highest standard and provided in a resource efficient manner.
**You will make an impact by**:
Being part of the Leadership Team that focus on delivering exceptional patient, family and staff experience while achieving high-quality clinical outcomes.
Having a focus on the sustainablity of the team and the service.
Leading the team through positive role modelling.
Being highly accountable, respectful, supportive and engaging.
**To be successful in this role**:
You are a good communicator, flexible in your approach and have natural ability to show compassion and empathy to patients and their families. You are passionate about the growth of the service offering to the Greater Geelong and Surf Coast communities.
Have proven leadership skills
If appropriate hold a current APHRA registration in your speciality
Have a strong background in the delivery of clinical excellence
Have a strong background in business development
Previous experience in managing Outpatient Clinics is highly regarded but not essential
Have outstanding patient and customer service skills
Be able to drive organisational initiatives to improve outcomes for patients, families, doctors and staff
Be able to work collaboratively with a broad range of internal/external stakeholders
Have excellent communication skills with strong negotiation skills, high energy levels and the ability to drive accountability
Have demonstrated knowledge, commitment to and participation in quality improvement and education
Have experience in human resource and financial management as well as achievement of fiscal and operational KPI's. Post graduate qualification is desirable but not essential.
At Epworth, everybody matters.
It's the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:
Salary packaging benefits of $15,900 p.a plus $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance.
Flexible work arrangements
Zero or reduced out-of-pocket expenses for health services at Epworth
Discounted private health insurance
About Geelong
Epworth Geelong, located adjacent to Deakin University's Medical School in Waurn Ponds, is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. This brand new hospital provides exciting career opportunities to doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff. It features contemporary design, cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care, whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services.
At Epworth, we care.
We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities
Sound interesting? To apply, click the APPLY button now and attach your CV and cover letter.
For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Sally Morison on 0419 539 529.
As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).
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