Occupational Therapist - Level 3 - Acute Services

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.

What you'll be doing

• Provision of high-quality Occupational Therapy services to patients at Auburn Hospital within the Inpatient Acute Service. 
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision for the Occupational Therapy staff of Auburn Hospital as delegated by the Occupational Therapy Head of Department. 
• This position is part of the wider Occupational Therapy team and may be required to assist with the provision of Occupational Therapy services to other areas of the hospital, including both inpatient and outpatient services.

Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District:

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary 
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.  For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Essential Requirements:

1. Qualification:  Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
2. Registration:  Current general registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist

Selection Criteria:

1. Significant post graduate clinical experience in Occupational Therapy with extensive experience in an acute care setting and in complex discharge planning (including NDIS and ENABLE).
2. Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated highly developed skills in time management.
3. Experience in working in ahigh-volume caseload management environment with the ability to prioritise effectively, patients in an acute inpatient setting.
4. Ability to work both independently with minimal direct supervision and as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
5. Experience in supervision of professional staff and/or students
6. Demonstrated understanding of service coordination, evaluation, planning and development and/or experience in leading quality improvement projects.
7. Commitment to ongoing professional development and education
8. NSW Driver’s Licence

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For role related queries or questions contact Cassandra Bartley on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 16th April 2024