Interdisciplinary Allied Health Clinical Educator

Job Description

Interdisciplinary Allied Health Clinical Educator Pay: Competitive Location: Melbourne/Victoria Employment type: Full-Time Job Description Req#: HRMKX 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. Fixed Term Position 12 months (until mid April 2026) Part time at 64 hours per fortnight Grade 3 Allied Health Classification (Classification will be determined by the professional background of the successful applicant) Main Location: The Alfred Hospital The Department The Alfred Health Allied Health Education is governed by the Allied Health Directorate, part of Nursing Services. The Allied Health Directorate comprises predominantly Allied Health Therapy professionals. Nursing Services is comprised of Nursing Support Services, Allied Health Services, Carer Services, Community Participation, and Population Health. The Position Summary The position is responsible for contributing to the leadership, operational planning, and delivery of the Allied Health education strategy in conjunction with key partners and stakeholders. The primary role of the position is to engage Allied Health staff and students in clinical education activities, specifically undergraduate students, graduates, new staff, existing staff transitioning to new roles, and Allied Health Assistants. The Allied Health Clinical Educator will work with the Allied Health Clinical Education Lead to create opportunities for interprofessional learning, collaborate extensively, explore innovative educational practices, and identify opportunities for quality improvement activities to ensure clinical practice is enhanced for optimal patient care. Qualifications and Experience Essential: Registration under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Victoria) Act 2009 (where appropriate) or accreditation with relevant self-regulating professional body Allied Health qualification (at least 7 years experience), with eligibility for membership of relevant Allied Health professional body Applied knowledge of multi-modal design, implementation, and evaluation of single discipline or interprofessional education models Applied knowledge of programme development supporting the competence, capability, and capacity of Allied Health clinicians Highly Desirable: Completed or enrolled in a postgraduate qualification at Master’s level Completion of an Educational Qualification e.g. Graduate Certificate in Education or Health Professional Education, Completion of a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Information technology and database management skills including the development of e-learning strategies Staff Benefits Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia Onsite staff gym (Alfred Hospital) Modern onsite library facilities, exclusive to Alfred Health staff Access to health and wellbeing incentives Discounted health insurance Staff Car Parking (subject to availability) If you are interested in this position or would like any further details, please contact Rodney Sturt, Allied Health Clinical Education Lead on 03 9076 2406, Applications close at 11pm on Friday 21st February 2025. 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. About the company The Alfred Hospital, also known as The Alfred or Alfred Hospital, is a leading tertiary teaching hospital in Melbourne, Victoria. #J-18808-Ljbffr