Occupational Therapist (Lvl 3) - Banks House - Perm Ft

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Bankstown Hospital
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $102,500.00 - $112,114 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ472452
Application Close Date: 17/03/2024
Interview Date Range: 20/03/2024 – 27/03/2024
Contact Details: Kylie Stewart – 0418 206 619 | Kylie.Stewart1@health.nsw.gov.au
About You

• Do you enjoy working with mental health consumers?
• Are you able to provide occupational therapy leadership?
• Do you enjoy working with people's strengths?

About the Opportunity
As a Senior Occupational Therapist at Banks House, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing clinical expertise for acute mental health presentations on the ward. You will be involved in assessments, interventions, and discharge planning with consumers, working 1: 1 with consumers and family, and leading groups. They position will provide supervision to junior staff and students and is expected to lead quality improvement projects.
What You'll be Doing
The senior Occupational Therapist provides clinical governance, leadership and expertise within occupational therapy services including the provision of safe, timely, compassionate and high quality person-centered care.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. * Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy or other qualification deemed appropriate by the employer, with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

• Demonstrated advanced clinical skills and significant experience in the provision of occupational therapy services within Mental Health.
• Demonstrated experience in the identification of evidence based practice and/or development of treatment protocols
• Demonstrated experience participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process.
• Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision, mentoring of staff and/or students
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy in a range of programs
• Must possess a valid Australian Drivers Licence (excluding learner driver's licences). If not already in possession, a NSW Drivers Licence must be obtained within 3 months of appointment.

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