Manager - Pain Management and Research Centre

**Alfred Health**

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- **Permanent Part Time Position (52hrs per f/n)**:

- ** Grade 4 Allied Health Clinician or Registered Nurse equivalent**:

- ** Located at Caulfield Hospital**:

- ** Great staff benefits 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging**

**About the Team**

The Pain Management and Research Centre (Pain Service) is a multidisciplinary ambulatory service based at Caulfield Hospital. The service provides essential holistic, interdisciplinary care for patients suffering from persistent pain. The service provides expert medical and allied health assessment of chronic pain and provides group and individual treatment programs using cognitive behavioural principles. It has a strategic link with the Anaesthesia department at The Alfred as part of a cross campus accredited pain service training for the Faculty of Pain Medicine to facilitate management of chronic pain sufferers across acute and sub-acute services. The service also runs various pain focused research programs and has a strong reputation across the state as a leader in providing evidence-based specialist chronic pain assessment and treatment.

**About the Role**

The Pain Service manager is responsible for the operational management of the service and works closely with the Medical Head of Unit who provides clinical oversight of the service. The Pain Service Manager is responsible for the provision of a high-quality service to non-admitted clients referred for assessment and treatment of chronic pain. The manager monitors the operational efficiency of the service to ensure achievement of operational and financial targets. Management duties also include monitoring activity for reporting, budgeting, quality improvement and leadership of approximately 19 staff. In collaboration with the Medical Head of Unit, the Manager is also required to oversee the research programs conducted in the service.

**Qualifications & Experience Required**
- Relevant Allied Health or Nursing qualification
- Eligibility for registration or membership of the relevant professional body
- At least 10 years of postgraduate experience
- Demonstrated experience in the management of multidisciplinary health care teams
- Highly developed negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Highly developed change management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of the health care sector and the Health Independence Programs strategic direction
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development
- Post-graduate qualification relevant to the position is highly desirable

**Benefits**
- Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
- Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.
- On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
- Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services.

If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.

**Applications closing 11pm AEST, Thursday 5th December 2024.**

**_ Please note that we may interview and appoint before the closing date, so don't delay_**

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

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