Allied Health Assistant - Move It Program at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Sep, 26

Salary

88163.0

Posted On

03 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Mobility Support, Functional Independence, Clinical Supervision, Oncology Care, Haematology Care, Patient Centred Care, Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Allied Health Assistant Level 2/3 (PN 45722) Salary: $66,672 - $88,163 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services, ACT Section: Acute Allied Health Services (AAHS) Physiotherapy Closing Date: 17 June 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions • 12.5%25 Superannuation. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. About the Role: This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced Allied Health Assistant to join Acute Allied Health Services (AAHS) Physiotherapy at Canberra Health Services (CHS). This role will be suitable for a suitably experienced AHA who meets the criteria of an AHA 3; this is necessary due to the level of autonomy and specific skills required in this role. This position sits within the AAHS Physiotherapy service in inpatient cancer services (oncology and haematology wards) at Canberra Hospital. The Allied Health Assistant contributes to the cross disciplinary care of patients by implementing the “Move It” Program in the acute care setting under the supervision of an allied health professional. The program contributes to patient care by providing tasks that support mobility, functional independence, socialisation and quality of life during their hospital admission. Under supervision, you will play a key role in delivering high quality patient centred care and associated functions to support service delivery in oncology and other clinical areas as required. Clinical supervision, and professional development is provided through team structures, supervision support, competency-based assessments, and informal and formal professional development opportunities. Please note: Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system. Applications must include a copy of a current resumé and a response to the key selection criteria in no more than two pages. Where possible, include specific examples of your work. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. • Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Emily Heckendorf at Emily.heckendorf@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

Implement the 'Move It' program in acute care settings to support patient mobility, functional independence, and quality of life. Deliver high-quality patient-centered care within oncology and haematology wards under professional supervision.