NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award

 

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION OF NEW SOUTH WALES

 

Review of Award pursuant to Section 19 of the Industrial Relations Act 1996.

 

(No. IRC 186 of 2012)

 

 

REVIEWED AWARD

 

1.        Delete subclause 2.3 of clause 2, Definitions, of the award published 24 April 2009 (367 I.G. 1277) and insert in lieu thereof the following:

 

2.3      "Employer" means the Director-General of the Ministry of Health exercising employer functions on behalf of the Government of New South Wales, and includes a delegate of the Director-General. 

 

2.        Delete subclause 2.4 of clause 2, and insert in lieu thereof the following:

 

2.4      "Heads of Departments" are responsible for leading, directing and administering a department and the supervision of staff that work within the department.  The staff supervised may include other health professionals and technical and support staff.  Heads of Department may have responsibilities across a number of facilities/sites within a Local Health District. 

 

3.        Delete subclause 2.11 of clause 2, and insert in lieu thereof the following:

 

2.11    "Union" means HSUeast.

 

4.        Delete subclause 11.1 of clause 11, No Extra Claims and renumber existing subclause 11.2 to read as 11.1.

 

5.        Delete subclause 12.1.4 of clause 12, Translation Arrangements, and insert in lieu thereof the following:

 

12.1.4  Any disputes that cannot be resolved at a Local Health District level should be referred to the Employer and Union for consideration at a peak level committee, which will subsequently make a recommendation to the Local Health District.

 

6.        Delete clause 14, Area, Incidence and Duration, and insert in lieu thereof the following:

 

14.  Area, Incidence and Duration

 

14.1    This Award rescinds and replaces the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award published 14 March 2008 (365 IG 312).

 

14.2    This Award applies to persons employed in health professional classifications as defined in the NSW Health Service under s115(1) of the Health Services Act 1997, excluding the County of Yancowinna.

 

14.3    The changes made to the award pursuant to the Award Review pursuant to section 19(6) of the Industrial Relations Act, 1996 and Principle 26 of the Principles for Review of Awards made by the Industrial Relations Commission of NSW on 28 April 1999 (310 I.G. 359) and take effect on 29 March 2012.

 

14.4    This award remains in force until varied or rescinded, the period for which it was made having already expired.

 

7.        Delete "Level 8 - Discipline Specific Director/Advisor" in Schedule B, Classification of Health Professional Positions" and insert in lieu thereof the following:

 

Level 8 - Discipline Specific Director/Advisor

 

Positions at this level lead, direct, co-ordinate and provide strategic advice on major functions or work areas within a Local Health District(s), a geographic region, zone or clinical network.  Positions at this level will make a major contribution towards the development and achievement of the strategic directions of the Local Health District(s).  They have significant responsibility for the resources under their control. 

 

Discipline Directors/Advisors will exercise a high degree of independence in the determination of overall workforce and clinical service strategies, priorities, work standards and the allocation of resources. 

 

The position will make independent decisions related to area wide expert practice in their field and will be responsible for outcomes for clients and the organisation from the practice of other health professionals and staff.  The position participates in strategic management and service development decisions. 

 

The position requires expert professional knowledge of methods, principles and practice and skills across client groups and work areas. 

 

Positions at this level are required to apply senior strategic processes in the management of departmental resources and services. 

 

Positions at this level have a combination of operational and strategic roles as follows:

 

has professional responsibility with regard to strategic workforce and service development and professional practice across a Local Health District(s), a geographic region, zone or clinical network

 

provides professional co-ordination and leadership across a Local Health District(s), a geographic region, zone or clinical network to department heads

 

acts as a central point of contact for strategic consultation and liaison with Senior Executive management and the Allied Health Director/Advisor

 

may have a dual role of department head

 

may be required to provide an expert speciality consultancy role in their area of expertise

 

may be involved in the provision of relevant clinical or leadership training, management development and/or mentoring to staff within the Local Health District(s), geographic region, zone or clinical network.

 

The varying size and complexity of disciplines and the scope of the Discipline Director/Advisor positions and the consequent impact on the nature of the work are reflected in the different grading of positions as follows:

 

Where the area of responsibility includes up to 25 full time equivalent health professionals or technical and other support staff providing clinical input - Level 8, Grade 1

 

Where the area of responsibility includes more than 25 - 55 full time equivalent health professionals or technical and other support staff providing clinical input - Level 8, Grade 2

 

Where the area of responsibility includes more than 55 - 100 other full time equivalent health professionals or technical and other support staff providing clinical input - Level 8, Grade 3

 

Where the area of responsibility includes more than 100 other full time equivalent health professionals or technical other support staff providing clinical input - Level 8, Grade 4. 

 

The criteria for a Discipline Director/Advisor positions will generally rely on the number of full time equivalent health professionals or technical and other support staff within the area of responsibility.  This does not preclude the employer from taking into account other aspects or demands of the role required including a significant variance between the actual number of staff managed to the FTE figure, organisational complexity, range and scope of duties and other responsibilities to be undertaken.

 

8.        Delete classification of "Occupational Therapist" in Schedule C, Qualification Requirements, and insert in lieu thereof the following:

 

Occupational Therapist

 

Must hold qualifications recognised for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.

 

From 1 July 2012 must hold general registration with the Occupational Therapists Board of Australia. 

 

9.        Delete classification of "Physiotherapist" in Schedule C, Qualification Requirements, and insert in lieu thereof the following:

 

Physiotherapist

 

Must hold qualifications recognised for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia. 

 

Must hold general registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

 

10.      Delete classification of "Podiatrist" in Schedule C, Qualification Requirements, and insert in lieu thereof the following:

 

Podiatrist

 

Must hold qualifications recognised for registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia.

 

Must hold general registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia.

 

 

 

 

C.G. STAFF J

 

 

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