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Responsibilities

The three parties involved, Relievers, Health Service District, and the Allied Health Relief Pool team have responsibilities to one another.  These are outlined below. Reliever's Responsibilities Ensure professional registration / licence requirements are current Indicate a location preference for placements, which will be accommodated where possible Abide by the Queensland Health Code of Conduct and relevant professional standards / requirements Provide safe and competent care Fulfil the roles and responsibilities of the position being relieved Work in accordance with local policies Report any concerns to the facility line manager, eg Health Practitioner Director / Director of Medical Services Contribute to and complete evaluation tools related to the relief service Notify the Allied Health Relief Pool team of any changes to your personal information Provide two weeks notice to the Allied Health Relief Pool team if you are no longer able to provide relief Have the option of declining a relief placement offer If not able to complete a placement, relievers may be liable for the cost of their return flight.

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Health Service District Responsibilities

• Meet the reliever on arrival
• Provide local orientation for the reliever
• Provide a supportive clinical environment for the reliever including a clinical contact person and a direct line supervisor contact at the site
• Pay for reliever's salary, as well as applicable accommodation, travel and incidental allowances and expenses*
• Organise travel and accommodation for the reliever in consultation with the Allied Health Relief Pool team (as per HR Policy D3 and Directive 15/10)
• Provide feedback to the reliever during and on completion of the relief period
• Follow professional management processes if required
• Allow relievers to access accrued leave entitlements in consultation with the current employing facility (where a placement is greater than three months)
• The reliever will not be responsible for any student supervision during their relief period unless previously negotiated between reliever, line manager and facility.
  
  * Conditions apply

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Allied Health Relief Pool Team Responsibilities

• Source a suitable reliever for assignments where possible
• Initiate recruitment processes
• Refer any alleged standard breaches to the relevant discipline Director and the Allied Health Relief Pool Governance Committee if necessary
• Complete all relevant documentation for successfully placed relievers
• Remove a reliever from a facility if either the reliever or facility do not comply with agreed standards
• Maintain the administrative process for the relief pool
• Feedback to reliever and facility as required.

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