About the role

The purpose of this position is to provide specialised clinical and consultancy services in support of the implementation of the Voluntary Assisted Dying scheme across West Moreton Health. The position delivers advanced clinical, case management and care coordination functions to stakeholders and consumers within WMH and provides education, development, and workforce support to achieve excellence in patient care. A professional background in Psychology or Social Work is required for this role.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Advanced level clinical expertise and high-level capability in the application of high quality, patient centred Voluntary Assisted Dying services.
• Advanced level communication skills and organisational ability including experience in specialist clinical areas, innovative or alternative models of care.
• High level ability to supervise and support the development of less experienced staff ensuring safe and sustainable high-quality service outcomes.
• Ability to provide active leadership in the ongoing development of high-level innovative clinical service improvement initiatives, including clinical service development and documentation to support protocols, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate clinical practices, professional support structures and clinical practices.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16(PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )

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 ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus ) 

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.