Auburn Hospital
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Participating hospital information 2025. Please contact the hospital directly if further information is required.
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Manager/Contact
Lilian Wong
Head of Department, Physiotherapy
Auburn Hospital
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 8759 3169
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
Musculoskeletal Outpatients - Auburn Hospital
Inpatient Rehabilitation - Auburn Hospital
Inpatient Acute Wards - Auburn Hospital
Community (Hospital in the Home) - Secondment
Inpatient Geriatrics - OPERA at Westmead Hospital - Secondment
Working Hours
Physiotherapy Department working hours during the week are 08:00 - 16:30.
Weekend and public holiday working hours are also 08:00 – 16:30.
No evening or night duty.
Weekend Shifts
First Year Graduates are required to participate in the weekend roster whilst on-site at Auburn Hospital.
This includes Saturday shifts and public holidays
There are currently no Sunday shifts
Evening shifts
No evening shifts
Accommodation
No staff accomodation available
Travel
Auburn and Lidcombe Train Stations are both approximately 15-20 min walk from the hospital
Staff parking is available on site for a small fee.
Street parking is usually available within 1-2 blocks of the hospital.
Orientation Process
New graduate staff will be onboarded during their first two weeks and integrated into their clinical role during this period. This includes completing corporate orientation modules online, inservices and practical activities.
New graduates starting at secondment sites will also receive local orientation at those sites
Education Programs
The physiotherapy department at Auburn Hospital runs weekly inservices and a yearly Quality Improvement series
New Graduate Physiotherapists at Auburn Hospital and on secondment undergo regular clinical supervision sessions with senior staff for ongoing professional development and education/skill development.
Attendance at external development courses/events is also encouraged/supported.
Pre-Requisites e.g. D/L; Interest in clinical areas relevant to facility
FYGs must hold a valid provisional licence or full licence to undertake allocation at Auburn Hospital.
Social Activities
Auburn is a small district hospital with a very friendly atmosphere.
Social events (such as staff lunches) both within the physiotherapy and allied health teams as well as across the facility are common. Social Committee also organise regular social activities.
Support Mechanisms
The department has a mentorship program for FYGs run by a senior physiotherapist.
Each FYG will also have a designated clinical senior for each rotation.
WSLHD also has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to all staff.
Annual Leave Policy
First Year Graduates may be allowed to take 1 week of annual leave during their 4th rotation.