Level 3 Senior Physiotherapist, Cystic Fibrosis

NSW Statewide, NSW

Temporary Full Time

$56.68 - $58.52

Physiotherapist

Where you'll be working
Join the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) in providing exceptional health care across the region, with a focus on specialised physiotherapy services for patients with Cystic Fibrosis. Your role will be vital in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a collaborative, dynamic team.

  • Deliver specialised physiotherapy care to Adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients at Westmead Hospital.
  • Work autonomously, managing clinical caseloads while mentoring junior staff and students.
  • Participate in continuing education, staying current with advancements in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy.
  • Contribute to quality improvement projects and multi-disciplinary initiatives.
  • Collaborate closely with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

What you'll be doing
The role offers an exciting opportunity to provide specialised physiotherapy care to Adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients at Westmead Hospital. You will contribute to clinical care, education, and research while working in a collaborative environment dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

  • Deliver expert physiotherapy for CF patients across inpatient, outpatient, and outreach services.
  • Manage a clinical caseload, including supervision of staff and students.
  • Stay current with advancements in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy and CF care.
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives and multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Collaborate with medical and allied health teams to enhance patient care.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Selection Criteria:

  1. Tertiary qualifications in Physiotherapy with current AHPRA Physiotherapy registration and clinical experience in Respiratory physiotherapy
  2. High level of knowledge in Physiotherapy service delivery across the acute hospital and outpatient settings, particularly in CF patients.
  3. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, teamwork and problem solving skills
  4. Demonstrated experience in, commitment to and active participation in the clinical education of staff and students.
  5. Ability to provide high level clinical advice and education to guide and support others in providing service excellence for patients with CF, to enhance service delivery.
  6. Ability to initiate and participate in quality improvement initiatives, research and service evaluation processes.
  7. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning


Need moreinformation?

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

Job Ad Reference REQ547968
Date Listed 16 January 2025
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