Common use of ROLE STATEMENT Clause in Contracts

ROLE STATEMENT. The Grade 1 Physiotherapist will be involved in rotations across Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Craigieburn Centre and Bundoora Centre. There are a total of 23 rotations across Northern Health’s site offering acute, subacute and community/outpatient rotations (centre based & home based therapy). This role may be included in a four month rotation in which one of the five working days is rostered on the weekend. It may also involve doing home visits and servicing Northern Health clients at Kilmore District Hospital or Aged Care Facilities (partner organization). Working together with their supervisors and senior staff, the Grade 1 Physiotherapist will provide quality client care through the application of competent clinical skills in assessment, planning, implementation of treatment and management for clients in their designated work area. The Grade 1 will be involved in service improvement within the physiotherapy department through participating in projects to develop the service further. The role will require staff to be flexible with their working hours to meet the changing operational demands and can include working after hours, on weekends and public holidays. Staff will be required to travel and work across the various Northern Health campuses, programs, and partner organisations. All employees: Quality, Safety, Risk and Continuous Improvement • Maintain an understanding of individual responsibility for patient safety, quality & risk and contribute to organisational quality and safety initiatives • Follow organisational safety, quality & risk policies and guidelines • Maintain a safe working environment for yourself, your colleagues and members of the public. • Maintain an understanding of individual responsibility for patient safety, quality & risk as outlined in Northern Health Clinical Governance & Patient Experience - Trusted Care • Contribute to organisational quality and safety initiatives. • Escalate concerns regarding safety, quality & risk to appropriate staff member, if unable to rectify yourself. • Promote and participate in the evaluation and continuous improvement processes. • Comply with principles of Patient Centred Care. • Comply with Northern Health mandatory continuing professional development requirements. • Comply with requirement of National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards and other relevant regulatory requirements. • All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.

ROLE STATEMENT. The Grade 1 Physiotherapist will Associate Nurse or Midwifery Unit Manager is a Registered Nurse or Midwife who demonstrates expert knowledge and skills whilst assuming a prominent management focus within the xxxx\unit. The ANUM\AMUM is an integral member of the department management team, assisting the NUM in the course of their duties to ensure efficient operation of the clinical environment. The ANUM\AMUM manages the nursing\midwifery and related resources available to the department, sets the clinical standards to achieve a high quality of nursing\midwifery care and fosters and maintains a working environment which provides professional development and job satisfaction for all staff. The ANUM\AMUM assumes the responsibilities and authority of the NUM\MUM in their absence and as such must have knowledge of the administrative operation of the department and, when appropriate, be involved in rotations across Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Craigieburn Centre and Bundoora Centre. There are a total the delivery of 23 rotations across Northern Health’s site offering acute, subacute and community/outpatient rotations (centre based & home based therapy). This role may be included in a four month rotation in which one of the five working days is rostered on the weekend. It may also involve doing home visits and servicing Northern Health clients at Kilmore District Hospital or Aged Care Facilities (partner organization). Working together with their supervisors and senior staff, the Grade 1 Physiotherapist will provide quality client care through the application of competent clinical skills in assessment, planning, implementation of treatment and management for clients in their designated work area. The Grade 1 will be involved in service improvement within the physiotherapy department through participating in projects to develop the service further. The role will require staff to be flexible with their working hours to meet the changing operational demands and can include working after hours, on weekends and public holidays. Staff will be required to travel and work across the various Northern Health campuses, programs, and partner organisationsdirect patient care. All employees: Quality, Safety, Risk and Continuous Improvement • Maintain an understanding of individual responsibility for patient safety, quality & risk and contribute to organisational quality and safety initiatives • Follow organisational safety, quality & risk policies and guidelines • Maintain a safe working environment for yourself, your colleagues and members of the public. • Maintain an understanding of individual responsibility for patient safety, quality & risk as outlined in Northern Health Clinical Governance & Patient Experience - – Trusted Care care procedure. • Contribute to organisational quality and safety initiatives. • Escalate concerns regarding safety, quality & risk to an appropriate staff member, if unable to rectify yourself. • Promote and participate in the evaluation and continuous improvement processes. • Comply with principles of Patient Centred Care. • Comply with Northern Health mandatory continuing professional development requirements. • Comply with requirement of National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards and other relevant regulatory requirements. • All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.

ROLE STATEMENT. The Grade 1 Physiotherapist will be involved in rotations across Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Craigieburn Centre and Bundoora Centre. There are a total of 23 rotations across Northern Health’s site offering acute, subacute and community/outpatient rotations (centre based & home based therapy). This role may be included in a four month rotation in which one of the five working days is rostered on the weekend. It may also involve doing home visits and servicing Northern Health clients at Kilmore District Hospital or Aged Care Facilities (partner organization). Working together with their supervisors and senior staff, the Grade 1 2 Physiotherapist will provide quality client leadership and ensure high level, evidence-based physiotherapy care. The overall responsibilities of the position include: • Clinical expertise in a range of conditions managed in the emergency services, and community and ambulatory setting including musculoskeletal, neurological/vestibular conditions and persistent pain • Safe, effective and independent management of a clinical caseload within the: o Emergency Department, Short Stay and Emergency Observation Units o Subacute ambulatory care through services (SACS) o Rehabilitation in the application of competent clinical skills in assessmentHome (RITH) service • Ability to assess complex presentations and appropriately implement patient-centered interventions including ongoing referrals to community based program programs • Consultation and collaboration with other health professionals to provide integrated care • Commitment to health promotion and health independence • Active participation and contribution with operational requirements, planning, implementation of treatment quality improvement and management for clients in their designated work area. The Grade 1 will be involved in staff performance/development • Willingness to enhance service improvement within the delivery and develop innovative strategies to improve clinical care and increase workforce efficiency across campuses As physiotherapy department through participating in projects services and programs at Northern Health continue to develop and evolve to meet the service further. The increasing demand of servicing the Northern growth corridor the role will require staff to be flexible with their working hours to meet the changing operational demands demands. This position will involve working morning and can include working after hours, on weekends and public holidaysafternoon/evening shifts. Staff will may be required to work weekends, public holidays and to travel and work across the various Northern Health campuses, programs, programs and partner organisations. The Grade 2 physiotherapist will work with senior Allied Health, Medical and Nursing staff to ensure that physiotherapy services in the Emergency and community based programs are best practice, safe and meet the needs of the patient. This position provides the opportunity to be involved in service development and drive quality improvement. Education and supervision of physiotherapy students and junior staff is an integral part of this role. All employees: Quality, Safety, Risk and Continuous Improvement • Maintain an understanding of individual responsibility for patient safety, quality & risk and contribute to organisational quality and safety initiatives • Follow organisational safety, quality & risk policies and guidelines • Maintain a safe working environment for yourself, your colleagues and members of the public. • Maintain an understanding of individual responsibility for patient safety, quality & risk as outlined in Northern Health Clinical Governance & Patient Experience - Trusted Care • Contribute to organisational quality and safety initiatives. • Escalate concerns regarding safety, quality & risk to appropriate staff member, if unable to rectify yourself. • Promote and participate in the evaluation and continuous improvement processes. • Comply with principles of Patient Centred Care. • Comply with Northern Health mandatory continuing professional development requirements. • Comply with requirement of National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards and other relevant regulatory requirements. • All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.

ROLE STATEMENT. The Grade 1 Physiotherapist will be involved in rotations across Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Craigieburn Centre and Bundoora Centre. There are a total of 23 25 rotations across Northern Health’s site offering acute, subacute and community/outpatient rotations (centre based & home based therapy). This role may be included in a four month rotation in which one of the five working days is rostered on the weekend. It may also involve doing hydrotherapy, home visits and servicing Northern Health clients at Kilmore District Hospital or Aged Care Facilities (partner organization). Working together with their supervisors and senior staff, the Grade 1 Physiotherapist will provide quality client care through the application of competent clinical skills in assessment, planning, implementation of treatment and management for clients in their designated work area. The Grade 1 will be involved in service improvement within the physiotherapy department through participating in projects to develop the service further. The role will require staff to be flexible with their working hours to meet the changing operational demands and can include working after hours, on weekends and public holidays. Staff will be required to travel and work across the various Northern Health campuses, programs, and partner organisations. All employees: Quality, Safety, Risk and Continuous Improvement • Maintain an understanding of individual responsibility for patient safety, quality & risk and contribute to organisational quality and safety initiatives • Follow organisational safety, quality & risk policies and guidelines • Maintain a safe working environment for yourself, your colleagues and members of the public. • Maintain an understanding of individual responsibility for patient safety, quality & risk as outlined in Northern Health Clinical Governance & Patient Experience - Trusted Care • Contribute to organisational quality and safety initiatives. • Escalate concerns regarding safety, quality & risk to appropriate staff member, if unable to rectify yourself. • Promote and participate in the evaluation and continuous improvement processes. • Comply with principles of Patient Centred Care. • Comply with Northern Health mandatory continuing professional development requirements. • Comply with requirement of National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards and other relevant regulatory requirements. • All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.

ROLE STATEMENT. The Grade 1 Physiotherapist will be involved in rotations across Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Craigieburn Centre and Bundoora Centre. There are a total of 23 rotations across Northern Health’s site offering acute, subacute and community/outpatient rotations (centre based & home based therapy). This role may be included in a four month rotation in which one of the five working days is rostered on the weekend. It may also involve doing home visits and servicing Northern Health clients at Kilmore District Hospital or Aged Care Facilities (partner organization). Working together with their supervisors and senior staff, the Grade 1 2 Physiotherapist will provide quality client leadership and ensure high level, evidence-based physiotherapy care. The overall responsibilities of the position include: • Safe, effective and independent management of a clinical caseload within the area worked. • Flexibility to cover different areas in the outpatient setting given this is a leave reliever position. These areas may include cardiorespiratory outpatients including; - Cardiac, pulmonary and heart failure rehabilitation assessment and groups - Heart failure virtual xxxx (HFVW), - Pre-admission clinic As well as post-acute care through (PAC), Hospital in the application Home (HITH) and musculoskeletal outpatients and inpatient areas depending on area of competent clinical skills in assessmentneed. • Ability to assess a variety of presentations and appropriately implement patient-centered interventions including ongoing referrals to other community-based program programs • Consultation and collaboration with other health professionals to provide integrated care • Use of the principles of evidence-based practice to support proposed service improvement initiatives • Establish and manage effective workplace relationships • Commitment to health promotion and health independence • Active participation and contribution with operational requirements, planning, implementation of treatment quality improvement and management for clients in their designated work area. The Grade 1 will be involved in service improvement within the staff performance/development As physiotherapy department through participating in projects services and programs at Northern Health continue to develop and evolve to meet the service further. The increasing demand of servicing the Northern growth corridor the role will require staff to be flexible with their working hours to meet the changing operational demands and can include working after hours, on weekends and public holidaysdemands. This position will involve weekend work. Staff will may be required to work weekends, public holidays and to travel and work across the various Northern Health campuses, programs, programs and partner organisations. Staff and student supervision will also be a requirement of this role. Compliance with mandatory training as per NH Policy is a requirement of this role. Failure to complete this training within required timeframes may result in a suspension of duties until training is completed. All employees: Quality, Safety, Risk and Continuous Improvement • Maintain an understanding of individual responsibility for patient safety, quality & risk and contribute to organisational quality and safety initiatives initiatives. • Follow organisational safety, quality & risk policies and guidelines procedures • Maintain a safe working environment for yourself, your colleagues and members of the public. • Maintain an understanding of individual responsibility for patient safety, quality & risk as outlined in Northern Health Clinical Governance & Patient Experience - Trusted Care Care. • Contribute to organisational quality and safety initiatives. • Escalate concerns regarding safety, quality & risk to appropriate staff membermembers, if unable to rectify yourself. • Promote and participate in the evaluation and continuous improvement processes. • Comply with principles of Patient Centred Care. • Comply with Northern Health mandatory continuing professional development requirements. • Comply with requirement of National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards and other relevant regulatory requirements. • All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.

ROLE STATEMENT. The Grade 1 Physiotherapist will be involved in rotations across Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Craigieburn Centre and Bundoora Centre. There are a total of 23 25 rotations across Northern Health’s site offering acute, subacute and community/outpatient rotations (centre based & home based therapy). This role may be included in a four month rotation in which one of the five working days is rostered on the weekend. It may also involve doing home visits and servicing Northern Health clients at Kilmore District Hospital or Aged Care Facilities (partner organization). Working together with their supervisors and senior staff, the Grade 1 Physiotherapist will provide quality client care through the application of competent clinical skills in assessment, planning, implementation of treatment and management for clients in their designated work area. The Grade 1 will be involved in service improvement within the physiotherapy department through participating in projects to develop the service further. The role will require staff to be flexible with their working hours to meet the changing operational demands and can include working after hours, on weekends and public holidays. Staff will be required to travel and work across the various Northern Health campuses, programs, and partner organisations. All employees: Quality, Safety, Risk and Continuous Improvement • Maintain an understanding of individual responsibility for patient safety, quality & risk and contribute to organisational quality and safety initiatives • Follow organisational safety, quality & risk policies and guidelines • Maintain a safe working environment for yourself, your colleagues and members of the public. • Maintain an understanding of individual responsibility for patient safety, quality & risk as outlined in Northern Health Clinical Governance & Patient Experience - Trusted Care • Contribute to organisational quality and safety initiatives. • Escalate concerns regarding safety, quality & risk to appropriate staff member, if unable to rectify yourself. • Promote and participate in the evaluation and continuous improvement processes. • Comply with principles of Patient Centred Care. • Comply with Northern Health mandatory continuing professional development requirements. • Comply with requirement of National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards and other relevant regulatory requirements. • All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.

ROLE STATEMENT. The Grade 1 Physiotherapist Social Worker will be involved in rotations across Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Craigieburn Centre and Bundoora Centre. There are a total of 23 rotations across Northern Health’s site offering acute, subacute and community/outpatient rotations (centre based & home based therapy). This role may be included in a four month rotation in which one of the five working days is rostered on the weekend. It may also involve doing home visits and servicing Northern Health clients at Kilmore District Hospital or Aged Care Facilities (partner organization). Working together with their supervisors and senior staff, the Grade 1 Physiotherapist will provide accountable for providing quality client patient care through the application of competent clinical skills in assessment, planning, implementation of treatment and management for clients in their designated work areamanagement. The Grade 1 Social Worker will work as part of a multidisciplinary team. The Social Worker will respond to inpatient and outpatient referrals in areas where there is a Social Work vacancy, a staff member on extended leave or where directed by Senior Social Workers. This role will require flexibility to be involved able to provide efficient response to referrals, participate in relevant meetings, and contribute as a member of the Social Work team. Adaptability will also be key as the position will require the Social Worker to work on any inpatient unit or community therapy service improvement within the physiotherapy department through participating where there is a Social Work gap. The successful applicant will therefore need to be able apply their Social Work skills in projects to develop the service furthera variety of settings. The role will require staff to be flexible with their working hours to meet the changing operational demands demands. The position will be primarily based at our Bundoora and can include working after hours, on weekends and public holidaysBroadmeadows sites with the possibility of covering at other sites. Staff will may be required to travel and work across the various Northern Health rotate to other campuses, programs, and partner organisations. All employees: Quality, Safety, Risk and Continuous Improvement • Maintain an understanding of individual responsibility for patient safety, quality & risk and contribute to organisational quality and safety initiatives initiatives. • Follow organisational safety, quality & risk policies and guidelines procedures • Maintain a safe working environment for yourself, your colleagues and members of the public. • Maintain an understanding of individual responsibility for patient safety, quality & risk as outlined in Northern Health Clinical Governance & Patient Experience - Trusted Care Care. • Contribute to organisational quality and safety initiatives. • Escalate concerns regarding safety, quality & risk to appropriate staff membermembers, if unable to rectify yourself. • Promote and participate in the evaluation and continuous improvement processes. • Comply with principles of Patient Centred Care. • Comply with Northern Health mandatory continuing professional development requirements. • Comply with requirement of National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards and other relevant regulatory requirements. • All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.

ROLE STATEMENT. The Grade 1 Physiotherapist will casual physiotherapist has responsibility for the provision of high level, evidence based general physiotherapy care. They must be involved in rotations across Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Craigieburn Centre and Bundoora Centre. There are a total of 23 rotations across Northern Health’s site offering acute, subacute and community/outpatient rotations (centre based & home based therapy). This role may be included in a four month rotation in which one of the five working days is rostered on the weekend. It may also involve doing home visits and servicing Northern Health clients at Kilmore District Hospital or Aged Care Facilities (partner organization). Working together with their supervisors and senior staff, the Grade 1 Physiotherapist will provide quality client care through the application of competent clinical skills in assessment, planning, implementation of treatment and management for clients in their designated work area. The Grade 1 will be involved flexible in service improvement within delivery models to adjust to the physiotherapy department through participating in projects to develop the service furtherneeds of inpatients and ambulatory care patients. The role will may provide clinical care across acute and sub-acute campuses at Northern Health on a casual basis. The role may require staff to be flexible with their working hours to meet the changing operational demands and can include working after hours, work on weekends and public holidays. Staff will be required to travel and work across the various Northern Health campuses, programs, programs and partner organisations. As physiotherapy services and programs at Northern Health continue to develop and evolve to meet the increasing demand of servicing the Northern growth corridor the role will require staff to be flexible with their working hours and may include working after hours, on weekends and public holidays. Areas of work may include the Emergency Department, Inpatient acute wards which include Medical, Surgical, Cardio-respiratory, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM), transitional care services and home based services. Compliance with mandatory training as per NH Policy is a requirement of this role. Failure to complete this training within required timeframes may result in a suspension of duties until training is completed. All employees: Quality, Safety, Risk and Continuous Improvement • Maintain an understanding of individual responsibility for patient safety, quality & risk and contribute to organisational quality and safety initiatives • Follow organisational safety, quality & risk policies and guidelines • Maintain a safe working environment for yourself, your colleagues and members of the public. • Maintain an understanding of individual responsibility for patient safety, quality & risk as outlined in Northern Health Clinical Governance & Patient Experience - – Trusted Care care procedure. • Contribute to organisational quality and safety initiatives. • Escalate concerns regarding safety, quality & risk to appropriate staff member, if unable to rectify yourself. • Promote and participate in the evaluation and continuous improvement processes. • Comply with principles of Patient Centred Care. • Comply with Northern Health mandatory continuing professional development requirements. • Comply with requirement of National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards and other relevant regulatory requirements. • All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.

ROLE STATEMENT. The Grade 1 Physiotherapist will be involved in rotations across Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Craigieburn Centre and Bundoora Centre. There are a total of 23 rotations across Northern Health’s site offering acute, subacute and community/outpatient rotations (centre based & home based therapy). This role may be included in a four month rotation in which one of the five working days is rostered on the weekend. It may also involve doing home visits and servicing Northern Health clients at Kilmore District Hospital or Aged Care Facilities (partner organization). Working together with their supervisors and senior staff, the Grade 1 2 Physiotherapist will provide quality client leadership and ensure high level, evidence-based physiotherapy care through to Palliative care and acute inpatients. The role includes the application organisation, implementation, development and supervision of competent physiotherapy care and the promotion of best practice. Areas of clinical skills in assessment, planning, implementation of treatment work include Palliative care and management for clients in their designated work areacover to other acute inpatient wards. The Grade 1 2 physiotherapist will be involved work with senior Allied Health, Medical and Nursing staff to ensure high quality physiotherapy services in service improvement within the Inpatient program. Education and supervision of physiotherapy department through participating students and junior staff is also a requirement of this role. As a full time position, this role would include a day/week working in projects the Transition Care or Home based rehab team. As physiotherapy services and programs at Northern Health continue to develop and evolve to meet the service further. The increasing demand of servicing the Northern growth corridor the role will require staff to be flexible with their working hours to meet the changing operational demands and can include working after hours, on weekends and public holidaysdemands. Staff will may be required asked to work weekends, public holidays and to travel and work across the various Northern Health campuses, programs, programs and partner organisations. All employees: Quality, Safety, Risk and Continuous Improvement • Maintain an understanding of individual responsibility for patient safety, quality & risk and contribute to organisational quality and safety initiatives initiatives. • Follow organisational safety, quality & risk policies and guidelines procedures • Maintain a safe working environment for yourself, your colleagues and members of the public. • Maintain an understanding of individual responsibility for patient safety, quality & risk as outlined in Northern Health Clinical Governance & Patient Experience - Trusted Care Care. • Contribute to organisational quality and safety initiatives. • Escalate concerns regarding safety, quality & risk to appropriate staff membermembers, if unable to rectify yourself. • Promote and participate in the evaluation and continuous improvement processes. • Comply with principles of Patient Centred Care. • Comply with Northern Health mandatory continuing professional development requirements. • Comply with requirement of National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards and other relevant regulatory requirements. • All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.

ROLE STATEMENT. The Grade 1 Physiotherapist will be involved in rotations across Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Craigieburn Centre and Bundoora Centre. There are 2 Speech Pathologist is accountable for providing a total high standard of 23 rotations across Northern Health’s site offering acute, subacute and community/outpatient rotations (centre based & home based therapy). This role may be included in a four month rotation in which one of the five working days is rostered on the weekend. It may also involve doing home visits and servicing clinical services to Northern Health clients at Kilmore District Hospital or Aged Care Facilities (partner organization). Working together with their supervisors and senior staff, the Grade 1 Physiotherapist will provide quality client care through the application of competent clinical skills in the assessment, planning, implementation of treatment and management for clients of communication and swallowing disorders in their designated work areathe adult population. The Grade 1 2 Speech Pathologist will be an active member of the multidisciplinary team and promote Speech Pathology skills and services within relevant settings. They will support the development of staff and students and will be actively involved in service improvement within the physiotherapy department through participating in quality projects and research across Northern Health sites. They will be expected to develop the service furtherwork with skilled clinicians from other clinical areas, internal and external to Northern Health. The role will require staff to be flexible with their working hours to meet the changing operational demands and can include working after hours, on weekends and public holidays. Staff will be required to travel and work across the various Northern Health campuses, programs, and partner organisations. Compliance with mandatory training as per NH Policy is a requirement of this role. Failure to complete this training within required timeframes may result in a suspension of duties until training is completed. This position is responsible for: • Providing high quality assessment and management of Northern Health patients presenting with disorders of communication and swallowing • Supervising staff and students • Developing relationships and representing Speech Pathology on internal and external collaborations • Promoting and participating in quality improvement processes All employees: Quality, Safety, Risk and Continuous Improvement • Maintain an understanding of individual responsibility for patient safety, quality & risk and contribute to organisational quality and safety initiatives • Follow organisational safety, quality & risk policies and guidelines • Maintain a safe working environment for yourself, your colleagues and members of the public. • Maintain an understanding of individual responsibility for patient safety, quality & risk as outlined in Northern Health Clinical Governance & Patient Experience - Trusted Care • Contribute to organisational quality and safety initiatives. • Escalate concerns regarding safety, quality & risk to appropriate staff member, if unable to rectify yourself. • Promote and participate in the evaluation and continuous improvement processes. • Comply with principles of Patient Centred Care. • Comply with Northern Health mandatory continuing professional development requirements. • Comply with requirement of National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards and other relevant regulatory requirements. KEY RESULT AREAS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership • All employees Actively participates in assigned portfolios, working groups, committees, etc. • Provides leadership which promotes a safe environment, eliminating harm to patients and staff • Actively engages in the wider multidisciplinary team, promoting team work and respect • Demonstrates leadership and role modelling on a day to day basis Strategic and Project Management Leadership • Actively participates in strategic and quality improvement initiatives across Northern Health • Actively engages consumers in service improvement activities as per the NH Guidelines • Represents and advocates for allied health in all designated roles and responsibilities Organisation-Wide Contribution • Supports the achievement of accreditation under the National Safety and Quality Health Care Standards • Takes a lead in organisation-wide initiatives and capability improvement for issues and topics within Allied Health scope and competence • Participates in local and organisational wide education, activities, and initiatives Diversity and Inclusion • Conducts self in a way that is respectful of others • Supports achievement of Northern Health Health’s Cultural Responsiveness Plan • Initiates and supports training and events that promote diversity, inclusion and gender equity Innovation and Culture Change • Actively engages in organisational change and transformation processes • Enable empowering environments where employees and colleagues can be themselves, raise concerns and innovate without fear of failure • Displays an innovative mind-set SELECTION CRITERIA Qualifications, Registrations and Qualities Essential • Approved Degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent • Eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia • Current National Police and Working with Children History Check • Current Victorian Drivers Licence • The Staff Immunisation Questionnaire must comply be completed by all new employees as part of the mandatory on-boarding process. New employees are not permitted to undertake any activity that requires patient contact prior to clearance by the Staff Immunisation Nurses; this also includes evidence of having the Flu vaccination on a yearly basis. New employees with contra-indications to vaccinations or who decline vaccination are required to attend a face to face consultation with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directivesNurses for appropriate documentation of their contraindications or declination. This requires all employees must be completed PRIOR to commencing any work with Northern Health. Experience • Specialist skills in the management of swallowing and communication disorders within the adult population • Experience and competency with instrumental swallow assessments • Ability to provide teaching, training and supervision to staff and students Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours • Up to date knowledge of communication, swallowing and cognitive disorders related to the adult population. • Understanding of funding sources and speech pathology services across the continuum of care • Well-developed interpersonal skills • Strong organisational and time management skills • Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills • Understanding and experience working with Cultural and Linguistically Diverse populations • Demonstrated ability to be vaccinated for various diseases such asan active member within a multi-disciplinary team • Knowledge of the quality cycle and demonstrated experience in quality assurance activities. 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ROLE STATEMENT. The Grade 1 Physiotherapist will be involved in rotations across Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Craigieburn Centre and Bundoora Centre. There are a total of 23 rotations across Northern Health’s site offering , encompassing acute, subacute and community/outpatient rotations settings (centre based & home based therapy). This role may be included in a four month rotation in which one of the five working days is rostered on the weekend. It may also involve doing home visits and servicing Northern Health clients at Kilmore District Hospital or Aged Care Facilities (partner organizationorganisations). Working together with their supervisors and senior staff, the Grade 1 Physiotherapist will provide quality client care through the application of competent clinical skills in assessment, planning, implementation of treatment and management for clients in their designated work area. The Grade 1 will be involved in service improvement within the physiotherapy department through participating in projects to develop the service further. The role will require staff to be flexible with their working hours to meet the changing operational demands and can include working after hours, on weekends and public holidays. Staff will be required to travel and work across the various Northern Health campuses, programs, and partner organisations. All employees: Quality, Safety, Risk and Continuous Improvement • Maintain an understanding of individual responsibility for patient safety, quality & risk and contribute to organisational quality and safety initiatives • Follow organisational safety, quality & risk policies and guidelines • Maintain a safe working environment for yourself, your colleagues and members of the public. • Maintain an understanding of individual responsibility for patient safety, quality & risk as outlined in Northern Health Clinical Governance & Patient Experience - Trusted Care • Contribute to organisational quality and safety initiatives. • Escalate concerns regarding safety, quality & risk to appropriate staff member, if unable to rectify yourself. • Promote and participate in the evaluation and continuous improvement processes. • Comply with principles of Patient Centred Care. • Comply with Northern Health mandatory continuing professional development requirements. • Comply with requirement of National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards and other relevant regulatory requirements. • All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.