SIMON WHITEHART
Morningside,QLD
Summary
Proactive and collaborative manager, with extensive experience in designing, commissioning, and operationalising Allied Health and exercise facilities for older adults. Adept at setting up innovative clinical programs and models of care to enhance patient/client experience and outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Director
Avanti Health Centres
2022.01 - Current
- Facility Design Concept Development - 12 sites
- Detailed design development consultation
- Construction milestone review
- Equipment procurement and post PC installation
- Commissioning and Operational Readiness - 5 sites
- Security tech retrofit - CCTV/Duress/Door access - 5 sites
- Streamlined clinical operations for improved efficiency
- Development and implementation of evidence based Models of Care.
- Workforce management
- Clinical Governance oversight
Physiotherapist
Queensland Health, RBWH
2008.05 - 2022.06
- Broad clinical, managerial and project secondment opportunities as detailed below.
Program Advisor - Logan Healthy Living
UQ Healthcare
2020.07 - 2021.06
- Program Advisor role in the development of Lifestyle Management Programs for Type 2 Diabetes in the Logan Hospital catchment.
- Facility design, staff recruitment, solution design, implementation and evaluation planning.
- Collaborative role with stakeholder engagement at Metro South, Health and Wellbeing Queensland, Primary Health and University sectors.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and collaboration to achieve program goals.
Telehealth Co-ordinator - Physiotherapy Department
Qld Health
2019.08 - 2020.06
- Operational oversight and implementation of COVID response in transitioning RBWH Physiotherapy services to Telehealth model of care.
- Expansion of existing Telehealth services across all physiotherapy outpatient streams.
- Development of innovative models of care.
- Co-ordination and upscaling of Telehealth service delivery capacity.
- Development of administrative systems for increased telehealth service delivery.
- Championed change management strategies within the organization, leading initiatives that fostered adaptability in response to evolving requirements.
Clinical Director
UQ Healthy Living
2017.01 - 2018.01
- Facility design and commissioning in readiness for operations
- FFE consultation, procurement and installation
- Identified and established opportunities for clinic development and growth.
- Significant stakeholder engagement at Faculty level across multiple professions.
Education
Masters of Leadership and Health Management -
University of New South Wales
12.2021
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons Class 1) -
University of Queensland
01.1994
Bachelor of Human Movement Studies -
University of Queensland
01.1990
Skills
- Project Management
- Allied Health facility design and commissioning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Model of Care Development and Implementation
- Operations Management
- Clinical Governance and Risk Management
- Workforce Planning
Timeline
Clinical Director
Avanti Health Centres
2022.01 - Current
Program Advisor - Logan Healthy Living
UQ Healthcare
2020.07 - 2021.06
Telehealth Co-ordinator - Physiotherapy Department
Qld Health
2019.08 - 2020.06
Clinical Director
UQ Healthy Living
2017.01 - 2018.01
Physiotherapist
Queensland Health, RBWH
2008.05 - 2022.06
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons Class 1) -
University of Queensland
Bachelor of Human Movement Studies -
University of Queensland
Masters of Leadership and Health Management -
University of New South Wales