Job title: Allied Health Educator (Snr Clin Psych, Health Professional Lvl 5) – Perm FT
Company: NSW Health
Job description: Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: SWSLHD District Wide
Position Classification: Senior Clinical Psychologist; Health Professional Level 5 – Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist/Social Worker/Speech Pathologist/Welfare Officer
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Senior Clinical Psychologist: $134,432.00 – $142,133.00 per annum
Occupational Therapist Level 5: $126,240.00 – $129,309.00 per annum
Physiotherapist Level 5: $126,240.00 – $129,309.00 per annum
Social Worker Level 5: $126,240.00 – $129,309.00 per annum
Speech Pathologist Level 5: $126,240.00 – $129,309.00 per annum
Welfare Off Level 5: $126,240.00 – $129,309.00 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ473364
Application Close Date: 17/03/2024
Interview Date Range: 20/03/2024 – 27/03/2024
Contact Details: Fiona Lendon – 0423 822 872 | Fiona.Lendon@health.nsw.gov.au
- Are you passionate about education and supporting healthcare professionals?
- Are you hardworking and enthusiastic, with excellent attention to detail?
- Do you have exceptional Communication Skills?
About the Opportunity
We are excited to welcome an Allied health Educator who is passionate and dedicated to supporting quality, safe and person-centred care through the design and delivery of educational programs. The ideal candidate will have diverse experience in education in the allied health field. This dynamic role includes:
- Designing and implementing educational programs for staff working across all disciplines of Allied Health.
- Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
- Providing mentorship and support to Allied Health professionals in their professional development.
- Conducting ongoing assessments of educational needs and adapting programs accordingly
- Liaising with peak professional bodies and the Ministry of Health to ensure all education content is contemporary, and meets best practice and policy standards.
This role works within the Multidisciplinary Clinical Education and Development Unit in the Educational and Organisational Development Service in a supportive, team focused environment. It is a requirement of this role to be able to travel to all sites within SWSLHD to support equitable access to education and training.
What You’ll be Doing
The Allied Health Educator is an Allied Health Professional within the Education and Organisational Development Services (EODS) in SWSLHD who has responsibility for providing allied health education, training and professional development in a range of contexts and environments in the health sector. The position leads the development, delivery, and evaluation of a comprehensive Allied Health educational program, supporting the professional development of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals through evidence-based practice. The role facilitates learning and supports the development of healthcare professionals and supports safe and consistent patient/consumer care across all sites and services within SWSLHD.
The Education and Organisational Development Service (EODS) consists of staff with expertise in clinical and non-clinical education and organisational development focused on the delivery of the EODS Operational Plan. The departments programs and services focus on enabling a positive workplace culture, developing high performing teams and ensuring our work environment attracts and retains talent. The key portfolios within the department include Multidisciplinary Clinical Education & Development Unit, Corporate & Support Services Education & Development Unit, Learning Hub, Organisational Development, Culture & Diversity Unit and Future Workforce Support Unit.
SWSLHD is recognised as a leading provider of education, training and organisational development initiatives to a health workforce of over 17,000 staff. The EODS supports the achievement of the LHDs strategic goals, with a focus on supporting our staff to positively transform how our patients, consumers, staff and communities experience our organisation and services.
Where You’ll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Allied Health Professional or tertiary qualification in allied health discipline and eligibility for membership of an appropriate Australian professional association in the discipline.
Current registration with an appropriate professional body as an Allied Health Professional and has a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40116 or its successor (or TAE40110 plus the TAEASS502 and TAELLN411 units) and/or tertiary level post graduate qualification in adult education or demonstrated commitment to work towards achieving qualifications in adult education and with demonstrated experience in delivering education to adult learners in a clinical setting. * Demonstrated extensive experience in the development, delivery and evaluation of Allied Health education programs in a health care setting and relevant to their education portfolio.
- Demonstrated understanding of adult learning principles and their application into teaching and education programs in a variety of settings and to multidisciplinary audiences
- Demonstrated ability to lead the design and development of Allied Health education programs to support the strategic initiatives of the organisation, using contemporary education modalities.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication with the ability to effectively communicate and engage with the multidisciplinary health care team, patients/carers and consumers and external stakeholders in order to inform decision making on education matters.
- Demonstrated evidence of the use and knowledge of critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of evidence-based Allied Health education programs
- Demonstrated sound organisational skills and the ability to be resourceful, proactive and flexible, to ensure successful management of competing demands.
- Must possess a valid Australian Drivers Licence (excluding learner driver’s licences). If not already in possession, a NSW Drivers Licence must be obtained within 3 months of appointment.
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Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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Expected salary: $134432 – 142133 per year
Location: Sydney, NSW
Job date: Mon, 04 Mar 2024 23:38:34 GMT
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