Senior Geriatric Rapid Acute Care Evaluation (GRACE) Physiotherapist at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

120057.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Geriatric Care, Acute Care Evaluation, Physiotherapy, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Patient Care, Service Delivery, Patient Flow Management, Aged Care Facility Interface, Clinical Spectrum Support, Overtime Participation, On-call Participation, Shift Rostering

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Part Time, Permanent Position Classification: Health Professional Level 3 (LP7895) Salary: $111,639 – $120,057 Pro Rata (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: North Canberra Hospital Section: Physiotherapy Closing Date: 9th March 2026 What can we offer you: • City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra. • 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. • Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au) About the Role: Physiotherapy within Allied Health, North Canberra Hospital, provides services to a range of clients in acute inpatients and specialised outpatient settings. Our physiotherapists work closely with patients, carers, referrers, other health professionals and multidisciplinary teams to achieve safe, high quality patient care. The GRACE Physiotherapy position plays a key role in the multidisciplinary management of patients at the Residential Aged Care Facility/acute care setting interface to deliver services and education, support patient flow and maximise patient outcomes. The GRACE physiotherapist works collaboratively and operationally with the GRACE team, delivering high quality patient-centered care and associated functions to support service delivery across the clinical spectrum. You will be required to participate in overtime, restricted on-call and shift rosters. 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. • 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 maximum 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. This document is required and must be submitted to be considered for the role. ***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 Sandra Holdom at sandra.holdom@act.gov.au #LI-DNI A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and will be used for the next 12 months to fill various positions both on a temporary and permanent basis with full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Responsibilities

The GRACE Physiotherapist plays a key role in the multidisciplinary management of patients at the interface between Residential Aged Care Facilities and acute care settings, focusing on service delivery, education, patient flow support, and maximizing patient outcomes. This involves working collaboratively within the GRACE team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across the clinical spectrum.