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• The Forensic and Secure services team provides clinical care within the 70 beds in the High Security Inpatient Service, 34 beds in the Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Service and 20 beds in the Extended Forensic Treatment and Rehabilitation Unit or Prison Mental Health Service or Statewide Mental Health Intellectual Disability Service.
• Temporary Full-time opportunity for 6 months
About the role
This role will provide clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team in the High Security Inpatient Service to ensure that high quality mental health care is provided in a coordinated and efficient manner by a capable work force.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- You will provide leadership and accountability for the day to day activity of a clinical team within these Forensic and Secure Services.
- You will possess well-developed clinical knowledge and skills in forensic mental health care and in the management of contemporary mental health service delivery.
- You will be aware of the Vision, Mission and Objectives of West Morton Mental Health Division and be able to communicate about and contribute to the implementation of the overall organisational goals, strategies and work plans within the service. You will show an ability to contribute to the development of work plans and identify and implement work practices.
- You will draw upon your own clinical expertise and in combination with the collaborative input of your professional colleagues help to maximise the team's potential capabilities in a transparent, safe and effective manner. You will with your team be able to collaboratively plan tasks and implement clinical plans with measurable milestones, be adaptable to a changing environment and be able to work within agreed time frames.
- You will show an ability to build and sustain positive relationships with team members and clients by actively participating in teamwork and activities in a transparent manner. You will actively listen to colleagues and clients ensuring that information is shared and that others are kept informed of issues.
Mandatory Requirements:
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.