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Form of workSenior Occupational Therapist
Grade 3 RMH@home sub-acute
- Part time 48 hours/fortnight fixed to 4 October 2024
- Based at the Royal Melbourne Hospital Royal Park Campus
- Join our rapidly expanding team in our newly refurbished space
- Be a leader in our supportive and collaborative Occupational Therapy team
The Grade 3Occupational Therapist provides quality care to clients through exemplary clinical skills, effective communication, and clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team environment. The Occupational Therapist provides assessment, intervention and discharge planning for patients with a variety of medical conditions.
The Occupational Therapy team consists of over 70 staff members who work across the City and Royal Park Campuses in acute, sub-acute and community based services across a range of specialties. The team is a cohesive group of professionals who support and encourage professional development and career growth. The Occupational Therapy (OT) department is aligned with the broader Allied Health service. The role is supported by OT Senior Clinicians, Grade 4 clinical leader, OT workforce manager and the OT manager.
Your new role:
- Provide excellent, evidence based and patient centred care including assessment, intervention and discharge planning for patients in the RMH@home sub-acute program
- Supervise and educate junior Occupational Therapists, allied health assistants and occupational therapy students
- Demonstrate excellent communication strategies with patients, relatives, staff and relevant services in order to provide appropriate services and information
- Actively lead and participate in Allied Health quality improvement initiatives and research
About you:
- You have hospital or community based experience with a collaborative working style
- You have effective communication skills and a passion for continued professional development.
- You are an AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist with a passion for providing evidence based practice
- You value working with supportive and dedicated Occupational Therapy and multidisciplinary teams.
Benefit of working with the Royal Melbourne Hospital
- A rewarding career offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement including mentorship and leadership programs
- Enjoy excellent work-life balance working in a supportive and collaborative team
- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
- Work alongside highly trained staff whilst providing compassionate and supportive care for all members of the community.
- Salary packaging options, monthly ADOs for full time staff (that is an additional day off every month!), onsite car parking, close to public transport
- Weekend workers may be able to access an additional week of annual leave as per EBA
The RMH is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.
Interested?
If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us.
For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment and COVID-19 Vaccination prior to commencement.
