Team Leader

at  Queensland Health

About the role
This successful applicant will carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health’s values:

Clinical Practice

• Provide advanced level, independent RE clinical services across the RBWH, MNHHS and other QLD HHS sites and services, exercising independent clinical judgement and expertise in the identification of technology requirements of people with highly complex equipment needs, including the assessment, prescription, design and manufacture of custom solutions when appropriate for clients in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
• Use and apply evidence based practice to lead the development and review of clinical practice standards, in generating solutions to critical issues in a complex caseload, to contribute to formal research and to develop the knowledge base of the service.
• Contribute to the RE professional body of knowledge and the development of clinical practice standards through publication in peer reviewed journals and/or delivery of research and/or evidence based practice project outcomes at the local and state-wide level and via professional forums/ clinical conferences.

Team Participation / Communication

• Apply high level communication skills to align the RE team and RE department vision, direction and ethical framework.
• Apply latest evidence and advanced-level judgement in advising, advocating for, and influencing professional and operational supervisors, relevant service managers and other relevant stakeholders regarding complex professional standards and clinical service development.

Leadership / Work Unit Management

• As a member of the RE department leadership team, provide day-to-day operational and professional management, and resource allocation for the RE service (and act in a consultancy capacity for the O&P team as required), participate in recruitment and selection activities, and perform general workforce management duties (e.g. rostering, workload allocation, workforce planning and leave management).
• Provide clinical leadership for the RE team and services: lead clinical governance systems, processes and activities for the RE service (consumer engagement, patient experience, policy and procedure development, safety and quality standards, clinical risk management, clinical practice standards, research and innovation, quality improvement and service redesign, incidents and complaints management, occupational health and safety)

Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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