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Reliever's Responsibilities

Ensure professional registration / licence requirements are current
Indicate a location preference for placements, which will be accommodated if 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
Actively participate in performance appraisal and development processes
Contribute to and complete evaluation tools related to the relief program
Notify the Allied Health Relief Pool Coordinator of any changes to your personal information
Provide two weeks notice to the Allied Health Relief Pool Coordinator 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. This will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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 allowances for accommodation, travel and daily incidental expenses
Organise travel and accommodation for the reliever in consultation with the Allied Health Relief Pool Coordinator
Provide accommodation that is clean and contains furniture and fittings in good repair (as per HR Policy D3 and Directive 9/08 )
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.

Source a suitable reliever for assignments where possible
Initiate recruitment processes with support from Work For Us and discipline-specific clinicians
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and viability of the relief pool through evaluation tools and feedback
Refer any alleged standard breaches to the relevant discipline Director and the Relief Pool Steering Committee (RPSC) if necessary
Complete all relevant documentation for successfully placed relievers
Work closely with discipline Directors to ensure professional management, career development / progression and professional development opportunities are made available to relievers
Provide secretariat support to the RPSC
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 needed.