Staff Specialist Rehabilitation

**About the role

You will be responsible for providing specialist medical services to patients requiring rehabilitation within the West Moreton Hospital and Health Service. The role involves delivering consultative services across both acute wards and the community in the following areas:
Specialist Rehabilitation consulting services for Ripley Hospital, Ipswich Hospital, rural facilities, and external referrals beyond Ipswich Hospital
Inpatient services in Stroke and Rehabilitation at Ripley Hospital, including shared clinical coverage across West Moreton Rehab Services during colleagues' leave
Rehabilitation admission consultations for patients from West Moreton catchment admitted to Ipswich General Hospital, any other Queensland health facility, or any other Australia Health Facilities.
Consultant/Registrar outpatient clinics in community-based rehabilitation settings, including the botulinum toxin clinic

About you

Commitment to the principles of quality in health care, including leading initiatives in quality improvement, risk management, service evaluation, research and strategic service-delivery planning.
Extensive clinical expertise across the full spectrum of Rehabilitation Medicine, with proven ability to deliver specialist care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, managing patient assessment, admission, ongoing care, transfer and discharge
Demonstrated success in building and sustaining collaborative relationships within the Division of Medicine, other Hospital and Health Service departments, and external providers to ensure seamless continuity of care
Proven leadership in designing, implementing and evaluating educational programs for undergraduate students, specialist trainees and other healthcare professionals
Track record of initiating and contributing to clinical research, audits and service-evaluation projects, translating findings into practice improvements and disseminating outcomes through publications and presentation
Applied business-management skills, including planning, budgeting and resource allocation to support efficient and sustainable service delivery
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills that foster collaboration, trust and mutual respect across multidisciplinary teams
Commitment to ongoing professional development, reflective practice and continuous self-improvement
Commitment to cultural safety, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of clinical care and team leadership

Mandatory Requirements:
Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link

**Benefits**:
17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Professional development
Salary sacrificing options
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.