Description
- Permanent part-time position (32 hours per week)
- Surface Pro & mobile phone provided
- Up to $15,900 salary packaging per FBT year
- NSW Health AHO
- Ability to travel
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 research and 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 suitably qualified (full AHPRA registration) and experienced Staff Specialist to join the NSW Spinal Outreach Service. The Staff Specialist will contribute clinical management for clients with spinal cord injury living in metropolitan areas of Sydney and across rural NSW as part of the Rural Spinal Cord Injury Service.
Service delivery will include regular multidisciplinary clinics in rural NSW (between 4-5 clinics per year); Telehealth and outpatient-based clinics at Royal Rehab Ryde. The position has a strong focus on education of rural clinicians and GPs across the state.
Key responsibilities include:
- Clinical assessment, treatment planning and implementation;
- Client and carer education;
- Support of the multidisciplinary team and Rural spinal coordinators;
- Liaison with General Practitioners, other specialists and clinicians
- Quality Assurance, Research and service development;
- Education for staff and clinicians in rural areas;
- Responsibility for Trainee Registrar supervision.
About you..
We seek a self-motivated and friendly individual with:
- Medical Degree
- Full medical registration with AHPRA
- Fellow of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (RACP) or clear eligibility for FAFRM
- Clinical experience and demonstrated expertise at specialist level in the management of Spinal Cord Injury, associated impairments and disability and other neurological conditions
- The ability to assess and formulate rehabilitation plans for people with spinal cord injury, in consultation with an interdisciplinary team within a timely manner
- The ability to network and develop positive relationships both internal and external to the organisation
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to liaise with other health professionals in the community to develop shared care plans
- Understanding of rural health issues and networks
- Computer literacy
- Current NSW Drivers Licence
What we offer..
- Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 salary packaging per FBT year (potential $5,206 in tax savings)
- 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.
A career with Royal Rehab is an opportunity to collaborate, grow and make a difference with an iconic organisation recognised as a leader in rehabilitation and disability support.
*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 Clayton King, Director of Medical Services
Phone: (02) 9808 9222
&
Nicole Kennedy, Clinical Operations Manager
Phone: (02) 9809 9098
