AddressGrade 4 Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
- Permanent part time (24 hours per week)
- Work across multiple sites | be a leader across the organization
- Diverse and engaging opportunities
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
About the role
Do you foster excellence in the provision of Occupational Therapy? Are you looking for an opportunity to provide leadership in evidence-based Occupational Therapy, as well as clinical research, quality improvement and program evaluation? In collaboration with the Deputy Director of Operations for Allied Health (Occupational therapy), the Occupational Therapy Managers, other Clinical Lead Grade 4 Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy staff this Grade 4 Occupational Therapy role provides Clinical Leadership and implements service delivery initiatives across the occupational therapy service at Eastern Health. The successful applicant will provide clinical expertise, will lead evidence based quality and research projects, assist with operational management as required and will be involved in the development of Occupational Therapy staff. The Eastern Health Occupational Therapy service is committed to the provision of quality, evidence-based care, and strongly values professional development and clinical supervision.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Current Occupational Therapy registration with AHPRA
- Postgraduate studies in Occupational Therapy, Public Health, Research or Management
- Recognition as a clinical expert in physical health occupational therapy
- Well-developed leadership, supervisory and team development skills
- Demonstrated ability to plan, develop and implement service delivery initiatives and clinical research
- Highly developed communication skills
- Strong commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong organisation and self-management skills
- Autonomy in work practice
Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.
Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Diverse and engaging career opportunities
- Friendly & supportive team
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options
- Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!
Please note:
- All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
- All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
- You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
- Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.
]Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**
