Clinical Review Lead

Warragul, West Gippsland & Latrobe Valley VIC

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Permanent position, up to 80 hours per fortnight Classification will be dependent upon qualifications & experience _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Are you passionate about driving continuous improvement in healthcare quality and safety? Are you an experienced clinical professional with a keen eye for detail, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to person-centred care?

We invite you to express your interest in joining our team as the Clinical Review Lead – a pivotal role that will support our commitment to safe, high-quality care across the organisation.

About the Role : As the Clinical Review Lead, you will play a vital leadership role in ensuring excellence across our quality assurance, incident management, and auditing processes.

This role is responsible for :

Overseeing the organisation's incident management system, including clinical reviews and audits

Leading the response to Sentinel Events and managing Statutory Duty of Candour processes

Coordinating medicolegal matters and reporting

Providing expert guidance and education on NSQHS Standards, Aged Care Standards, and NDIS frameworks

You'll work closely with frontline staff, clinicians, and leadership to foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous learning.

What we are looking for : Experience as a health professional and / or relevant management experience

Proven capability in managing incident systems and reviews

Strong understanding of consumer participation and person-centred care

Experience with auditing , case reviews , and the VHIMS Riskman incident reporting system

Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially in Word and Excel

A thorough understanding of confidentiality and a mature, responsible approach to work

A passion for staff engagement, particularly with clinical teams

Completion of SCV Root Cause Analysis training (or willingness to complete)

Knowledge of Open Disclosure principles and Statutory Duty of Candour IMPORTANT : Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.

About our organisation The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include Flexible working arrangements

Access to employee assistance program

Salary packaging

Free Parking

Working with us All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply Further information is contained in the Position Description . Applications must be submitted via seek.com.au and should include a current CV and covering letter. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Jenni Quaife, Acting Manager - Quality & Safety Unit, 03 5623 0860 or via email .

Applications close onSunday, 22 June 2025. Please apply at your earliest convenience, shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date. _____________________________________________________________________________________________

As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.

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Your application will include the following questions :

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Do you have previous experience in a similar role as a health professional? Do you have experience with auditing, case reviews, the VHIMS Riskman system, and Safer Care Victoria's incident management requirements? Please outline your experience below. Under Government requirements, some roles in Healthcare settings must be seasonally vaccinated for influenza. Are you able to meet this requirement prior to commencement if you were the successful applicant? West Gippsland Healthcare Group provides acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, community and aged care services, primarily in the Shire of Baw Baw, approximately 100 kms east of Melbourne.

West Gippsland Healthcare Group comprises a number of sites. They are Baw Baw Health and Community Care Centre, Community Services Centres in Warragul and Trafalgar, Cooinda Lodge Aged Care Residence, Rawson Community Health Centre, Andrews House Aged Care Residence, Warragul Linen Service and West Gippsland Hospital.

Source : This is an extract from the company's own website.

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West Gippsland Healthcare Group provides acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, community and aged care services, primarily in the Shire of Baw Baw, approximately 100 kms east of Melbourne.

West Gippsland Healthcare Group comprises a number of sites. They are Baw Baw Health and Community Care Centre, Community Services Centres in Warragul and Trafalgar, Cooinda Lodge Aged Care Residence, Rawson Community Health Centre, Andrews House Aged Care Residence, Warragul Linen Service and West Gippsland Hospital.

Source : This is an extract from the company's own website.

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