APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY A THIRD PARTY

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1 Role Description APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY A THIRD PARTY Job ad reference: MNP Closing Date: Tuesday, 2 February 2016 Role title: Allied Health Assistant Classification: OO3 Status: Permanent Full Time Salary Range: $ $ per annum Unit/Department: Hospital and Health : North West Post Acute Care North West Community Health Centre Community, Indigenous and Subacute Metro North Hospital and Health Contact name: Donna Ferguson Location*: Keperra Contact number: (07) Online applications: * Please note: there may be a requirement to work at other facilities located across Metro North Hospital & Health About Metro North Hospital and Health Metro North Hospital and Health (MNHHS) is an independent statutory body overseen by a Hospital and Health Board. It is the largest of 16 Hospital and Health s in the Queensland Public Health system. It covers an area of 4157 square kilometres and serves a population approaching 900,000 people. MNHHS is unique in its composition in that two of its five hospitals are tertiary facilities that provide statewide super specialty services such as Heart and Lung Transplantation, Burns, and Positron Emission Tomography (PET). Metro North HHS has a range of subacute, post acute, community based health services to support patient discharge and hospital avoidance as well as a number of residential facilities, Oral Health s and a fully integrated Mental Health including both community and hospital based care. Our Vision MNHHS exemplifies compassionate, innovative and high quality health care, providing one hospital and health service for many. Our Values Respect Teamwork Compassion Shared Responsibility Our values support those of the Queensland Public of Customers first, Ideas into action, Unleash potential, Be courageous, and Empower people. Please visit our website for additional information about MNHHS. About the Role Purpose An Allied Health Assistant contributes to client care through the provision of clinical support tasks within the multidisciplinary Post-Acute Care teams under the direction and supervision of an allied health professional. The position aims to assist in the enhancement of clients functional capacity and carer needs in order to promote, maintain, and improve their health, functional ability and quality of life. The Post-Acute Care supports people being discharged from hospitals (including emergency departments) who, while not acutely ill, need access to time limited post-acute health care services to support their recuperation and to minimise their risk of being readmitted to hospital.

2 Key Accountabilities Assist in the provision of treatment to clients as prescribed by an allied health professional, with indirect supervision and grading interventions according to guidelines set by the professional Prepare individual or generic treatment resources as directed by the allied health professional. Maintain the treatment environment including equipment inventory, cleaning and maintenance as well as room preparation. Provide basic education to clients in collaboration with allied health professional. Assumes responsibility for assigned workload by utilising planning and coordination skills in the management of daily workload Contributes to the maintenance of a safe environment by prompt identification, reporting, and documentation of potential and actual hazards, accidents, or incidents. Contribute to client records according to organisational guidelines, within parameters prescribed by the professional. Undertake ongoing training and developmental activities. Under the supervision of an allied health professional assist in the provision of screening and assessments Safety and Quality Relevant to the position, participate in the ongoing education, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of safety and quality initiatives relevant to The National Safety and Quality Health s Standards and the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) Evaluation and Quality Improvement Program (EQuIP). Mandatory qualifications/professional registration/other requirements Possession of a valid Queensland Drivers Licence is mandatory and must be provided before commencement of duty. The successful applicant will be required to use their own vehicle for official purposes. The vehicle must be covered by third party property damage or comprehensive insurance and indemnify Queensland Health. Whilst not mandatory, a relevant qualification would be well regarded. Willingness to enrol and complete a related Certificate Course within an appropriate time-frame may be a condition of employment. In accordance with Queensland Health Infection Control Guidelines, Patient Support s staff must be immunised against Hepatitis B. Proof of Hepatitis B vaccination is required prior to commencement of employment. Relevant qualifications include but are not limited to: Certificate IV in Allied Health Science; Certificate IV in Community s Work; Certificate IV in Aged Care Work; Certificate IV in Disability Work; Diploma of Disability Work; Certificate IV in Mental Health Work; Certificate IV in Community s (Information, Advice and Referral). How you will be assessed You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following key capabilities, knowledge and experience. Within the context of the responsibilities described above under Key Accountabilities, the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following: Demonstrate ability to apply knowledge of the healthcare system, medical terminology and general medical conditions in a clinical support role. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively as part of the healthcare team within boundaries of role Demonstrated commitment to ethical behaviour, ongoing learning, quality improvement and self-management. Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to manage the clinical treatment environment including equipment.

3 How to apply Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability: 1. A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities and meet the key skills requirements. 2. Your current CV or resume, including referees. You must seek approval prior to nominating a person as a referee. Referees should have a thorough knowledge of your work performance and conduct, and it is preferable to include your current/immediate past supervisor. By providing the names and contact details of your referee/s you consent for these people to be contacted by the selection panel. If you do not wish for a referee to be contacted, please indicate this on your CV or resume. 3. Submit your application online via by the closing date. 4. Please note that hand delivered applications will not be accepted. Additional Information Applications will remain current for 12 months or for the duration of the vacancy. Future vacancies of a temporary, full time and part time nature may also be filled through this recruitment process. Health Care Workers in Queensland Health whose occupation poses a potential risk of exposure to blood or body fluids must be immunised against Hepatitis B according to the National Health and Medical Research Council Australian Immunisation Handbook and the Queensland Health Infection Control Guidelines. Pre-employment screening, including criminal history and discipline history checks, may be undertaken on persons recommended for employment. Roles providing health, counselling and support services mainly to children will require a Blue Card, unless otherwise exempt. Applicants may be required to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act ( Applicants will be required to give a statement of their employment as a lobbyist within one (1) month of taking up the appointment. Details are available at Employees who are permanently appointed to Queensland Health may be required to undertake a period of probation appropriate to the appointment. For further information, refer to Probation HR Policy B2 All relevant health professionals, who in the course of their duties formulate a reasonable suspicion that a child or youth has been abused or neglected in their home/community environment, have a legislative and a duty of care obligation to immediately report such concerns to Child Safety s, Department of Communities.

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6 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE Executive Director Community, Indigenous and Sub-acute Director of Ambulatory/Allied Health Community, Indigenous and Subacute Director of Sub-acute/Director of Nursing Community, Indigenous and Sub-acute Nursing Director Post-Acute Care Nurse Unit Manager/Team Leader Post-Acute Care Director of Occupational Therapy Community, Indigenous and Subacute Occupational Therapist Post-Acute Care Therapy Assistant Post-Acute Care Key to Reporting Operational Reporting Line Professional Reporting Line