About the role
About the Team
The Queensland Children's Motion Analysis Service (QCMAS) within the Queensland Children's Hospital is comprised of Health Practitioners and a clinical assistant who work closely with Orthopaedic surgeons. The service provides walking assessments for children and young people to guide treatment decisions. We collaborate with other clinical motion analysis services across Australia and New Zealand.
About the Role
In this role you will deliver quality outcomes for children, young people and families (Leader of Self) in accordance with the Children's Health Queensland Leadership Excellence Framework and the Queensland Public Service and the CHQ values. Your contribution will include:
- Deliver motion analysis clinical services, requiring knowledge in biomechanical modelling, electromyography and functional anatomy and application of this knowledge to data capture, processing and interpretation.
- Contribute to the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols that support the continuum of care, engaging in cross-discipline collaboration where relevant.
- Apply professional judgement and problem-solving skills to a routine caseload and develop further knowledge and clinical skills to function effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team of QCMAS.
- Contribute to clinical research activities and utilise evidence-based research in the development of biomechanical methods, particularly in relation to clinical decision making and intervention planning.
- Apply knowledge of hardware and software to efficiently operate and maintain current and emerging advanced medical equipment to ensure accurate data collection and analysis.
- Apply knowledge of biomechanical modelling and programming to develop, update and maintain QCMAS applications and reports.
- Work cooperatively and effectively within a multidisciplinary team, with patients and with clients, and liaise with health professionals advocating the functions and benefits of the QCMAS.
- Provide clinical direction and advice to health practitioners in the understanding of biomechanical aspects of movement analysis.
- Participate in the development and delivery of educational resources and training programs aimed at enhancing competencies of clinicians and students.
About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)
Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.
Inclusion and diversity
To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.
Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSS
If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Competitive renumeration
- Annual pay increases
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Salary packaging
- Employee wellness and assistance program
- Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.