Gladioli Graduate Program

Paediatric Allied Health

Become a Gladioli

Finishing University and beginning your career as a therapist can be daunting! Starting this new chapter you want support and guidance until you find your feet.

At Lifespan Therapies, we offer extensive support for ALL of our staff – but as a new or recent graduate our Gladioli Program helps you on your way.

What does it entail?

We want everyone to feel empowered to provide innovative and fun therapy, allowing you to enjoy the adventure of work each day.

During this program you will receive:

Full access to support from the clinical and customer service team at any time – we are only a message or phone call away, or sitting right beside you!
Lower initial KPIs of 4 & build across to company standard of 5 KPI per day
Dedicated time across your week for completing administrative, non-face-to-face tasks as well as independent Professional Development (3 hours across your week)
Formal clinical supervision weekly (from your chosen provider -including external)
Fortnightly direct line management to support professional skillset development
Fortnightly graduate group training and support
Monthly whole team training and professional skill building
PDP Professional Development Plans reviewed quarterly to reflect on your achievements thus far, and prepare your next goals!
Access your annual Professional Development Allowance and week of Paid PD Leave from the start!

Multidisciplinary Therapy

As a new graduate therapist, you will get the chance to shadow clinicians in all disciplines, not just your own; the best learning occurs when you are part of the process and hands on with clients.

Just a few of these opportunities could be:

Observe and undertake an assessment or intervention with a fellow colleague
Buddy on an equipment trial or adjustment appointment for a wheelchair and walking frame.
Join an OT to learn how to integrate sensory management strategies into your session.
Jump in with the Speechies and brush up on your key word sign