Auburn Hospital
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Participating hospital information 2023. Please contact the hospital directly if further information is required.
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Manager/Contact
Lilian Wong
Physiotherapy Team Leader
Auburn Hospital
Email: lilian.wong@health.nsw.gov.au
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 District Hospital)
Geriatric Inpatients (Westmead Hospital in Geriatric Medicine - Secondment)
General Inpatients (Auburn District Hospital)
Community (Hospital in the Home - secondment)
Rotations require involvement in community care and thus a valid drivers license is required.
Working Hours
Weekday Hours 8:00am - 4:30pm
Weekend and public holiday day time working hours are also 08:00 – 16:30.
No evening or night duty.
Weekend Shifts
Saturday 8:00am - 4:30pm, the FYG on inpatient rotation at Auburn Hospital will be required to work all Saturdays during that rotation with RDO on Wednesday.
Evening shifts
None
Accommodation
None
Travel
Auburn and Lidcombe Train Stations are both approximately 15-20 min walk from the hospital
Staff parking is available for a small fee.
Street parking is usually available within 1-2 blocks of the hospital at most times.
Orientation Process
WSLHD Corporate Orientation: Half Day at Westmead Hospital (Completed as part of first few weeks of employment).
Remaining Orientation is via online learning modules on HETI Online
Education Programs
Weekly inservices held by the Physiotherapy Department. Physiotherapists may also attend Clinical Meetings as appropriate.
New Graduate Physiotherapists at Auburn District 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
None
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.
Support Mechanisms
WSLHD has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to all staff as necessary.
In addition to clinical supervision from immediate clinical senior all new graduates are encouraged to develop relationships with senior staff across the department and the physiotherapy team leader.
Annual Leave Policy
Annual leave whilst rotating through Auburn Hospital is negotiable (depending on staffing across the department at the desired time).
Leave whilst on secondment at Westmead Hospital may not be accommodated.
Therefore it is recommended that successful applicants to Auburn notify the physiotherapy team leader of any leave requests ASAP to ensure leave requests can be taken into consideration when planning rotations and rosters.