Blacktown 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
Ian Starkey - Physiotherapy Department Head Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospitals
9881-8302
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
ICU/HDU
Orthopaedics
Outpatients
Rehabilitation
Medical / Geriatrics
Working Hours
Normal working hours are Monday to Friday 8am - 430pm
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
No fixed evening shifts.
Oncall is optional
Accommodation
Nil
Travel
Blacktown hospital is close to Blacktown Train Station, links with bus routes and is between both the M4 and M2.
Orientation Process
Both department and hospital wide orientation is provided on commencement.
Education Programs
Weekly inservices, peer reviews, journal club. Regular subspecialty education sessions.
Pre-Requisites e.g. D/L; Interest in clinical areas relevant to facility
Blacktown and Mt Druitt also have thriving Hand Therapy, Women's Health and Paediatric Physiotherapy services. FYGs interested in these areas of practice would be given opportunity to learn and extend their knowledge in these
Social Activities
Close to shops, cinemas and sporting facilities. Vibrant department with regular social events.
Support Mechanisms
Clinical Supervision is provided throughout allocation.
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.