• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Royal Adelaide Hospital
• Indicative Total Remuneration: $108,448 - $116,253 - Perm F/T - AHP3

You will provide high quality advanced Prosthetic and Orthotic assessment, service planning, and direct clinical service provision as appropriate for clients who access the Orthotics and Prosthetics service for Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) and associated clinics. As an experienced clinician, you will apply significant clinical and leadership expertise to the delivery, development and continuous improvement of quality prosthetic/orthotic services across CALHN. Operating within a multidisciplinary service context, you will uphold professional standards and provide complex clinical and consultancy services, with specialist knowledge in rehabilitation management. As a clinical leader, mentor and clinical supervisor, you will provide clinical support, education and profession-specific supervision to AHP2, AHP1, AHA2, TGO1 staff and be responsible for coordinating student clinical placements. You will have supervisory, clinical, quality, educational and research responsibilities for staff and services that lead to improved clinical outcomes for CALHN patients. This is a great opportunity to lead a large team, with access to Continuing Professional Development opportunities and attractive salary sacrifice options.

Holding an appropriate degree or an equivalent qualification for Orthotists and Prosthetists, you will have proven expertise in contemporary Orthotic and Prosthetic practice with specialist skills in rehabilitation management. With experience in managing complex clinical situations with minimal professional supervision, you will have an advanced ability to implement patient centred and evidence based practice. Past experience in staff and student supervision is required, along with experience in the formal evaluation of clinical practice, service development and quality improvement.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Experienced clinicians from Australia and overseas are welcome to apply.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check   and compliant Immunisation screening.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job Ref: 694225

 694225 Senior Orthotist Prosthetist - Rehabilitation Lead.pdf