Mount Druitt Hospital
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Participating hospital information 2023. Please contact the hospital directly if further information is required.
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Address
Manager/Contact
Ian Starkey - Physiotherapy Department Head
ph: 9881 8302
ian.starkey@health.nsw.gov.au
No of FYGs
No of Physios (PT) and Assistants (A)
No of Hospital Beds
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated skills in managing patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrated effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities to improve the quality of service as well as a commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Ability to work in and contribute positively to a team.
FYG Clinical Rotations
Rehabilitation
Orthopaedics
Working Hours
Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Weekend Shifts
Weekend shifts will be required throughout the year. Likely weekend frequency would be one weekend every 4-6 weeks
Oncall is optional
Evening shifts
Nil
Accommodation
Nil
Travel
Close to Mount Druitt Train Station with various bus routes. Located between the M4 and M7.
Orientation Process
Both Hospital and Department Orientation will be provided.
Education Programs
Weekly inservices at Blacktown Hospital. Regular sub-specialty inservices.
Social Activities
Local squash courts, swimming pool close by, 1 kilometre running track.
Support Mechanisms
Clinical Supervision is provided throughout allocation year.
Annual Leave Policy
Access to Annual Leave is negotiable. New Graduates are encouraged to contact the Head of Department to request accrued AL and ADOs in line with other members of staff. Approval of leave will be based on service demand and leave already approved across the team.