Allied Health Clinical Education Lead

## Allied Health Clinical Education Lead (G4)The Allied Health Clinical Education Lead will lead Allied Health Clinical Education (excluding Mental Health) at SVHM and provide expert leadership in advancing clinical education and workforce capability across the Allied Health workforce inclusive of students. This role will have a focus on interprofessional education across the Allied Health Services and includes both strategic and operational requirements. The Allied Health Clinical Education Lead will:Lead the Allied Health Clinical Education team; working in partnership with Allied Health discipline-specific clinical educators and SVHM Education and Learning Program leads, and key internal and external stakeholders. Support the design and delivery of effective teaching, learning and assessment practices of Allied Health professionals, Allied Health Assistants, and Allied Health students undertaking clinical placements at SVHM. Design, deliver and evaluate strategic education initiatives aligned with organisational and program priorities to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care.A national criminal history check and NDIS Worker Screening Check will be required for the successful applicant prior to commencement. **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).* Salary Packaging* In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks* Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals**About Allied Health at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM)** This position will support Allied Health staff (excluding Mental Health) working across SVHM in the Allied Health & Pharmacy Program, Health Independence Program and St Vincent’s Virtual and at Home program. In total there are approximately 500 FTE Allied Health (headcount 650) working across SVHM. This position is based at the Fitzroy Campus of SVHM and will provide support across all SVHM sites and programs; the Allied Health Clinical Education Lead is expected to attend these sites on a regular basis. **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).Please contact Mel Gregory, Director Allied Health ( ) if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.Qualified Allied Health Professional - registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or eligible for membership with the appropriate Professional Association for self-regulated Allied Health professions.Extensive clinical and clinical education experience in the public healthcare system.Proven expertise in strategic education planning, capability building and program evaluation.* Lead the Allied Health Clinical Education team; working in partnership with Allied Health discipline-specific clinical educators and SVHM Education and Learning Program leads, and key internal and external stakeholders.* Support the design and delivery of effective teaching, learning and assessment practices of Allied Health professionals, Allied Health Assistants, and Allied Health students undertaking clinical placements at SVHM.* Design, deliver and evaluate strategic education initiatives aligned with organisational and program priorities to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care.* Actively shape and govern education, supervision and capability building frameworks across SVHM and supporting innovative approaches to interprofessional clinical education, in line with SVHM strategies, and assisting to build a strong workforce, embracing and leading contemporary clinical and professional clinical practice.* Ensure education delivered to Allied Health staff at SVHM is contemporary, clinically relevant, professional, and aligned with current best-practice evidence.* Lead the assessment of learning needs across the Allied Health staff group to assist in developing the SVHM Allied Health Clinical Education strategy to support staff in delivering effective clinical care.* Develop and implement an Allied Health Clinical Education Strategy underpinned by the Healthcare Educator Capability Framework* Support the design and delivery education initiatives aligned with strategic priorities and emerging service needs.* Promote a collaborative teaching environment with key stakeholders internally and externally, including a strong focus on university partnerships.* Build and sustain high-level partnerships to influence clinical practice change across Allied Health and broader interdisciplinary teams.* Drive a culture of critical reflection, innovation, and professional excellence in clinical education.* Work collaboratively with the Allied Health leadership team, Education and Learning leaders and discipline based clinical educators to further develop Allied Health education at SVHM.* Develop effective working relationships with allied health staff and teams to ensure rich learning experiences within St Vincent’s Melbourne.* Lead clinical education across the career pathways of Allied Health staff and aligned with the Allied Health Workforce and Wellbeing strategy to support the attraction, development and retention of Allied Health staff by providing opportunities for growth and building on strengths of Allied Health staff. Allied Health staff includes work experience students, new graduates, post graduates and support the needs of all Allied Health staff members and students (excluding Mental Health).* Develop and review education resources, coordinate, and facilitate ongoing support and in-service education for staff at SVHM to continuously improve service levels provided to patients/clients.* Maintain up-to-date knowledge, skills, and practice by researching and developing adult education principles, models of best practice in training and education, and developing training programs to support and improve the delivery of education to staff and students* Act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote a culture and supporting education practices that reflect the organisational values through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with employees and patients.* Support the education of staff in the requirements of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.* Profile staff credentialing and competency standards for Allied Health clinical practice at SVHM, including the development of competency standards.* Contribute to the further development of the Allied Health Staff and students within SVHM.* Audit/ monitor/evaluate and maintain records of clinical education delivery and efficacy.* Perform duties of the position to the best of their ability* Comply with all#J-18808-Ljbffr