Grade 3 Physiotherapist

Job Description:

Grade 3 Physiotherapist (Neuromuscular Clinical Trials)

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Full time fixed term until 30 June 2028
• Part time, 8 hours per week.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Grade 3 Physiotherapist to join the Clinical Neurosciences team at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, supporting the delivery of neuromuscular clinical trials. Working within a multidisciplinary research environment, you will provide advanced physiotherapy assessments and contribute to high-quality participant care and internationally recognised clinical research.

• Provide advanced physiotherapy assessments for participants enrolled in neuromuscular clinical trials
• Perform protocol-specific outcome measures in accordance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and organisational requirements
• Ensure the safe, accurate and consistent delivery of physiotherapy assessments across clinical trials
• Work closely with Principal Investigators, research coordinators, medical staff and allied health professionals
• Contribute to high-quality participant care throughout the clinical trial process
• Support the delivery of internationally recognised clinical research within the Clinical Neurosciences team
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment to ensure clinical trial requirements are met

Classifications for this position will range from Physiotherapist Grade 3 VB7 - VC1 ($104,135 $118, 981per annum pro rata).

Your Contribution

• Provide advanced physiotherapy assessment and evidence-based clinical management for participants enrolled in neuromuscular clinical trials.
• Perform protocol-specific physiotherapy assessments and outcome measures in accordance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and organisational requirements.
• Maintain accurate clinical and research documentation, operate study-specific technology (including video capture and electronic data capture systems), and ensure clinical assessment equipment is maintained in accordance with study requirements.
• Work collaboratively with principal investigators, research coordinators, medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to support participant recruitment, safe trial delivery, and provide expert physiotherapy advice.
• Contribute to quality improvement, research activities, ongoing professional development, and the continued development and delivery of the Clinical Neurosciences Neuromuscular Clinical Trials Program
• Current AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist, with extensive neuromuscular clinical experience, knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) (or the ability to rapidly acquire it), and excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs

• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)

• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks

• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals

• Culture of continuous improvement

About Clinical Neurosciences
Clinical Neurosciences is a multidisciplinary unit dedicated to improving the understanding and treatment of neurological disorders. The unit provides specialist clinical and diagnostic services while maintaining a strong research focus across a range of neurological conditions.
Clinical trials are a key component of our research program, providing patients with access to innovative therapies while advancing neurological research and improving future models of care.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
 

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

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