Senior Inpatient Physiotherapist & Student Coordinator at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

141511.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physiotherapy, Clinical leadership, Operational management, Student coordination, Patient-centred care, Governance systems, Multidisciplinary team collaboration, Acute care, Emergency department support, Clinical supervision, Competency-based assessment, Service delivery, Healthcare strategy, Allied health

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency Classification: Health Professional Level 4 (LP8702) Salary: $127,597 – $141,511 Pro Rata (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: North Canberra Hospital Section: Physiotherapy Closing Date: 15th May 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 at North Canberra Hospital provides services to a range of clients in the Emergency Department, acute inpatient 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. Clinical supervision and professional development is provided through team structures, supervision support, competency-based assessments and professional development opportunities. The senior inpatient physiotherapist position has a key role in delivering high quality, patient centred care through operational management of the acute inpatient physiotherapy team. This includes clinical leadership and application of governance systems to provide exceptional service delivery and development and assist in the coordination of student placements within the service. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with the physiotherapy management team, senior clinicians and key stakeholders to align service initiatives and strategies with contemporary healthcare priorities. 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 created from this recruitment process and remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions across CHS. This is a temporary position available for a period of 6 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

Responsibilities

The senior inpatient physiotherapist provides clinical leadership and operational management for the acute inpatient physiotherapy team. They are also responsible for coordinating student placements and ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care within the hospital.