Team Leader

at  Monash Health

Reference Number

65638
Employment Type

Fixed Term Full Time
Entity

Monash Health
Department

Community Assessment and Response Team - Proactive Support and Management
Location

Monash Health Community

Position Summary

• Opportunity to use your leadership skills in an exceptional team
• Support people with chronic disease to stay well at home
• Work with a dynamic focused team in a supportive environment

ABOUT US

Monash Health Community proactively supports our community to improve and maintain health, independence and well-being by coordinating and/ or providing integrated, multidisciplinary care across multiple settings within the local community. Our aim is to empower and prepare clients to self-manage their health and health care.
Working with clients across the aged spectrum, Monash Health Community provides a continuum of care, supporting clients through all stages of non-acute care from prevention through to rehabilitation. We provide services that support clients in their homes, community based facilities and dedicated Monash Health Community hubs.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join our team as a Team Leader – Proactive Management and Support on a full time, fixed term role until February 2025 covering parental leave.
We are seeking a passionate, experienced Allied Health Clinician with excellent communication skills to join the Proactive Support and Management leadership team. The Team Leader performs a key clinical leadership role in supporting the program outcomes and management of staff as directed by the Program Manager, to achieve the goals and directions set out by Monash Health and Department of Health.
This role is integral to bridging the gap between acute to Community services. Essential to the role is experience within acute as well as an understanding of community services. The role works across various Monash Health sites. We operate from a person - centred care framework and align with the social model of health. As part or the role there is requirement to travel to travel to other Monash Health sites as such you’ll require a valid driver’s licence.

You have sound skills in assessing and planning patient’s community health discharge requirements and have knowledge of the various community health support services available. You are an advocate of Monash Health’s Strategic Guiding Principles. To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:

• Committed to a leadership and mentoring role
• Committed to delivering patient centred care and advocating for your patients
• Enthusiastic, compassionate and able to work collaboratively
• Demonstrated extensive experience post graduate experience
• Current AHPRA registration or registration with National Registration Authority
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Previous Community Allied Health experience (desirable)
• Post-graduate qualifications (desirable