Sydney Children's Hospital

Marianne McCormick , Physiotherapy Head of Department 93821050

Deborah Daley & Debra Grech, Deputy  Managers  93821050

• Physiotherapy clinical experience relevant to the Public Hospital  acute care setting with an interest in, and enthusiasm for, working with children.
• Clinical knowledge in cardiothoracic and orthopaedic physiotherapy applicable to Paediatric and Adult settings.
• Demonstrable high level communication,  time management and clinical prioritisation skills with an understanding of  multidisciplinary team settings as well as the ability to work independently as required.
• Availability to work evening and weekend shifts,  be rostered for overnight on-calls, and willingness to fulfil a Rural secondment
• A strong commitment to ongoing professional development and active involvement in quality improvement.

SCH Randwick First Year Graduate Positions

Suitable for a new graduate physiotherapist with a keen interest in family centred care and in developing paediatric physiotherapy skills over a 12 month period, in a specialist tertiary hospital network. Previous undergraduate paediatric experience, in addition to entry level public hospital Cardiopulmonary and Orthopaedic undergraduate student placement experience, is preferred, but not essential.

The clinical caseload at SCH will predominantly consist of  paediatric inpatients with respiratory, orthopaedic and neurological conditions, with an opportunity to gain experience in the Children's Intensive Care Unit (CICU), Orthopaedic outpatient clinics and community outpatients with general paediatric conditions.

First Year Graduates also participate in other workplace duties such as ongoing education, a mentored Clinical Supervision program, Health Promotion, Parent/ school student education programs and quality improvement activities.

Work Rosters

Each rotation is approximately 4 months in length. (The three current rotations are Respiratory, Orthopaedics and Secondment to OHS) First year graduates will be expected to work a variety of shifts on a rostered basis across all seven days of the week. During the respiratory rotation there are two afternoon shifts 1.30 pm - 10pm, (currently Thursday and Friday)  weekends, public holidays and on call shifts.

Hours of work

38 hours per week. One Accrued Day Off (ADO) each 4 week period worked. Day shifts are 8am -16.30pm, late shifts are 1.30pm -10pm and oncalls are 10 pm until 8 am the following day.

Work Rosters

First year graduates will be expected to work a variety of shifts across all seven days of the week, including morning, afternoon, evenings, weekends, public holidays and on call shifts.

Hours of work

Saturday and Sunday shifts are 8am -16.30 pm. FYG's are generally rostered for approximately 8 Sundays per year, in 2 x 1 month blocks)

Evening rosters are during the respiratory rotation (1 x 4 months of the year) and are currently Thursday and Friday evening (1.30pm -10pm and on call), during this rotation the FYG is generally not rostered for weekends.

Work Rosters

First year graduates will be expected to work a variety of shifts across all seven days of the week, including morning, afternoon, evenings, weekends, public holidays and on call shifts.

Hours of work

1.30pm - 10pm Thursdays and Fridays and on call.

Nil Available connected with the Hospital, Rental accomodation in the area, proximity with UNSW.

Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick is part of the Randwick Hospitals Campus, adjacent to the adult Prince of Wales Hospital, the Royal Hospital for Women and the Prince of Wales Private Hospital, located in close proximity to the University of New South Wales.

The Light rail runs directly from central to Randwick and the last stop is at the Hospital. Buses are frequent and there is street parking available in the area for those who drive.

The Physiotherapy Department  

We strive to provide the highest possible quality care to children, young people and their families referred to our department for physiotherapy services. The physiotherapy department has an evidence-based approach focusing on quality improvement, safety, effectiveness, efficiency, consumer participation and fair access.

Our patients and their families are our number one priority. We encourage a work environment that is supportive, creative, fun and challenging. We value open and honest communication and believe our functional teamwork builds cooperation and trust and enables us to learn from each other.

All team members are respected, their ideas valued and achievements recognised. Participation in planning, decision making and problem solving is encouraged and opportunities for continuous growth and learning, mentoring and feedback are considered essential.

Physiotherapists at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick assess and treat children with physical problems and disabilities, such as:

·         Orthopaedic problems including scoliosis, talipes equinovarus/clubfoot, sports injuries, fractures and juvenile arthritis

·         Neurological problems including cerebral palsy, developmental delay, brain injury, spinal cord injury and spina bifida

·         Respiratory problems including cystic fibrosis.

·         Other problems including hand injuries, muscle disease and burns

·         Hydrotherapy for children on both an inpatient and outpatient basis.

There is a strong culture of professional development, learning and reflective practice at SCH.

Some of the training and support programs available to First Year Graduates include individual and group clinical supervision, fortnightly in-service program, student tutorials, journal club, Orientation to Paediatrics Workshop, Hospital-wide Grand Rounds and Telehealth

Access to Heti courses, online and Face -to -Face education, SIM centre

This position would be suitable for a new graduate physiotherapist with a keen interest in family centred care and developing paediatric physiotherapy skills over an 8 month period in a specialist tertiary hospital and with capacity and interest to undertake a 4 month rural secondment to Orange Health Service, gaining experience in Adults. Previous undergraduate paediatric experience is preferred but not essential.

Clinical caseload at SCH will predominantly consist of inpatients with respiratory, orthopaedic and neurological conditions with opportunity to gain experience in orthopaedic clinics and community outpatients.

First Year Graduates also participate in other workplace duties such as Health Promotion, Parent/ school student education programs and quality improvement activities

Sydney Children's Hospital Ball

Staff social events co-ordinated by rotators

Birthday cake roster

Optional Social Fund

SCH events, Party Day, Gold week, Telethon, Special Visitors. We liaise closely with the Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation around events (eg City to Surf team)

Clinical Supervision Program

Rotator (level 1 /2 ) scheduled meetings

Daily Morning Huddles (8am handover and clincial reviews)

Weekly Respiratory team meetings, education and case reviews

Team Leader mentoring

Appraisal and Development with Manager

As per SCHN /NSW Health Leave Matters Policy

4 weeks allocated during the year, dates to be negotiated at the start of each rotation with Team Leader and approved by service Department Manager.