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Form of work- Permanent Full-Time Opportunity
- Based at Alfred Hospital
- Great Staff Benefits!
Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- Permanent Position
- Full-time at 80 hours per fortnight inclusive of ADO
- Grade 2 Occupational Therapist Classification (VF6-VF9)
- Based at Alfred Hospital Campus
The Department
Alfred Health Occupational Therapy Services operates across The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals, with clinical services aligned to Alfred Health's strategic goals and operational performance targets. The Occupational Therapy Service is committed to the provision of high-quality, evidence-based care, and strongly values professional development and clinical supervision.
The benefits of working within the Occupational Therapy department at Alfred Health include the following:
- Access to regularly scheduled Professional Development opportunities and cross-campus education, supported by a strong clinical supervision framework.
- A commitment to developing your clinical, non-clinical and leadership skills with a focus on promoting personal development and career progression and providing opportunities to participate in Research and Quality Improvement initiatives.
- A focus on work-life balance and employee well-being with access to formal employee support programs.
- Opportunity to work in a supportive organisation with opportunities for personal growth, development and career progression.
- Unique opportunity to gain clinical experience and specialist expertise in a range of clinical areas.
- Roles that allow opportunities for autonomy and leadership for Grade 2 clinicians looking for career progression opportunities into more senior roles.
- Roles that are also well supported to encourage new, emerging or transitioning Grade 2 clinicians to continue to develop their clinical and leadership skills
The Position Summary
In October 2019, a new purpose-built Trauma and Orthopaedics ward at Alfred Health was launched. This is a 40-bed ward that has a dedicated surgical procedure zone, active therapy zones and spaces for families and carers. The redeveloped ward implements a contemporary Allied Health workforce model, which has partnerships with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC). The Allied Health workforce on this ward delivers early, intensive intervention across physical, functional and cognitive domains with attention to the achievement of patient-directed goals. The expanded multidisciplinary model will be delivered 7 days a week and is aimed at supporting improved recovery outcomes for Trauma and Orthopaedic patients. The Allied Health team includes clinicians from Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Orthotics and Prosthetics, Speech Pathology, Social Work, Nutrition and Psychology (including Neuropsychology) and will be supported by Allied Health Assistants. The Allied Health team works closely with the Nursing and Medical teams to provide a comprehensive and timely service to patients.
We have two exciting opportunities for Grade 2 Occupational Therapists to join the Occupational Therapy team at The Alfred in a permanent capacity.
The Grade 2 Occupational Therapist will carry a combined caseload of complex trauma, orthopaedics and neurological conditions including traumatic brain injuries. This role will be responsible for Occupational Therapy service delivery focusing on early rehabilitation, return to occupational performance, and complex discharge planning. You will work closely and collaboratively with the broader Allied Health team, including the Grade 4 Allied Health Team Leaders. You will provide early and intensive evidence-based intervention, which is shown to have positive outcomes in reducing the length of hospital stay resulting, in patients returning home sooner and continuation of rehabilitation in their own environment. An additional clinical component will involve the implementation of a comprehensive assessment of orthopaedic patients attending the elective surgery pre-admission clinic, and planning for their admission. You will work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to optimise post-operative recovery, support discharge through the application of evidence-based intervention and contribute to service development in the Occupational Therapy department. The successful applicants will be supported with opportunities to supervise Grade 1 clinicians and students; engage in quality improvement projects to improve service delivery; and ensure that evidence-based interventions are delivered.
Aligned with this model of care is the requirement of one-weekend shift per week and the opportunity to gain leadership experience across the weekend service. This is inclusive of ADO accrual and an additional week of annual leave above EBA, which can be used flexibly on some weekend shifts in consideration of service demands.
Skills and Qualifications Required
- The ability to work effectively as an Allied Health Professional by being able to demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively within a large multidisciplinary team
- B. App Sc (OT), B. Occupational Therapy, MOT prac or recognised equivalent
- Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
- Member of OT Australia (or eligibility for membership)
- Minimum three years of clinical experience in Occupational Therapy
Staff Benefits
- Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing through Maxxia
- Discounted Health Insurance and well-being benefits
- Staff Carparking (subject to availability)
- Onsite Gym (Alfred Hospital)
Applications should include both a cover letter and a current curriculum vitae.
If you are interested in this role please contact Vanessa Russell (Grade 3 OT - 5West Trauma/Ortho) on V.Russell@alfred.org.au.
Applications close Tuesday, 19th March 2024
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au
