Description
Permanent opportunity
Part time position (20 hours per week)
Ryde location
About us..
Royal Rehab is a leading provider of rehabilitation services in brain and spinal cord injury. Our services also include neurological and general rehabilitation, supported independent living and specialist disability services. Our vision is a world without limits for people with disability, illness and injury.
Royal Rehab is renowned for our focus on innovation and sits uniquely as a provider of advanced rehabilitation and disability services including supported accommodation, private rehabilitation hospitals, a purpose-built resort for people with spinal cord injury and community services.
We know diversity makes Royal Rehab a great place to work and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
About the role..
An exciting role exists for a self-motivated and passionate Staff Specialist, Rehabilitation to join our Royal Rehab team in Ryde.
You will work with the experienced Rehabilitation Team and Staff Specialists of the Spinal Injuries Unit. Responsibilities include providing in-patient and non-inpatient medical management, education and consultancy to people with spinal cord injury, their families and carers.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing inpatients with Spinal Cord Injury at Royal Rehab.
Undertaking outpatient clinics including discharged clients from Royal Rehab and new referrals to Spinal Cord Injury clinic.
Supervising Trainee Registrars on a rotational basis with other Staff Specialists.
Education of Registrars at SIU and in Royal Rehab.
Liaison with Royal North Shore SIU, Other referring Hospitals, Spinal Outreach Service, Spinal Specialist services in other hospitals and General Practitioners.
Provision of assessment services/management strategies to team, service providers, clients.
Communication with the COM/Staff Specialists and other team members and provision of input relating to the development of the team and the service.
Participate in an on-call roster as required.
Providing inpatient care for patients of other specialists when they are on leave as required.
Participate in research projects.
Participate in quality assurance projects.
About you..
We seek a self-motivated and friendly individual with:
Essential Criteria:
Medical Degree, eligible for medical registration in NSW.
Fellow of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (RACP).
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to liaise with other health professionals in the community to develop shared care plans.
Clinical experience in the management of Spinal Cord Injury, associated impairments and disability.
The ability to assess and formulate rehabilitation objectives in conjunction with the rehabilitation teams.
Current Driver’s license.
Desirable Criteria:
Computer literacy.
Clinical experience in the management of other neurological conditions.
Experience in working in a specialised multi-disciplinary team.
Skills relevant to undertaking research in Spinal Cord Injury.
What we offer..
Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 salary packaging per financial year
Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
Career growth: Genuine career opportunities
Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements
Salary: Competitive remuneration
Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team
Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment
We are proud of our diverse and skilled team of passionate healthcare and support professionals committed to delivering the very best for the people we serve. A career at Royal Rehab is the opportunity to make a difference with a progressive and innovative organisation, built on a rich history of community care since 1899.
What's next…
Address the essential criteria in your cover letter and CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW!
Please note, only applicants that address this criteria will be considered.
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The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check working with children check, employment history and referee checks.
*All final applicants for this position will be requested to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination immunisation record or medical exemption certificate as part of the recruitment process* We do not provide sponsorship and no agencies please.
Further Enquiries:
Dr Gerard Weber
Email: Gerard.Weber@royalrehab.com.au
Phone: (02) 9808 9222
Dr Clayton King
Email: Clayton.King@royalrehab.com.au
Phone: (02) 9808 9222
Application close date: Tuesday 1st August 2023
