Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy

Position Title Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy
Employment Type Temporary Part Time
Location Box Hill Hospital
Award Classification Health Professionals (01) - Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 - OCC THER GR 3 YR4
Hours (per fortnight) 63
Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted
The successful applicant to this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment Police Check.
Position Summary
GRADE 3 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - HAND THERAPY

• Fixed term (maternity leave cover) part time - 31.5 hours per week
• Box Hill Hospital | close to cafes and public transport
• Flexible working conditions

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
An exciting opportunity is available for a skilled and passionate Occupational Therapist with clinical experience working in Hand Therapy to join our occupational therapy team on a fixed term basis until approximately December 2024. The position offers an opportunity to lead an experienced team of Occupational Therapists and apply excellent clinical skills in acute Hand Therapy.
Eastern Health’s Occupational Therapy Service is committed to providing high quality, evidence-based care for our patients, whilst supporting our staff to develop their clinical skills and advance their careers.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Extensive Hand Therapy clinical experience.
• Ability to lead development, implementation and evaluation of models of care, guidelines, policies and procedures
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the management of upper limb conditions and commitment to ongoing professional development and specialization.
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead the development of others

The successful applicant will demonstrate professionalism, clinical excellence and consistency of practice in Hand Therapy. We seek team leaders keen to learn and contribute to health outcomes through participation in quality improvement and evidence based practice activities. Eastern Health supports professional development through supervision, mentoring and professional education.
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 !

• 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 .
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.**
Contact Person Rebecca Nicks
Contact Number (04) 1959 4899
Closing Date 17/01/2024
Position Description Plastics G3 Sept 2023.pdf
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Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.