AddressJob details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Flexible part-time Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support Classification HP4 Workplace Location Brisbane - West,Ipswich region Job ad reference QLD/WM541385_01 Closing date 11-Feb-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration 8 months Contact person Nicola Godfrey Contact details 0435699065
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About the role
Deliver high level paediatric occupational therapy services and leadership within the Child Development Service, working as a member of a multidisciplinary team, delivering services to children and families/carers within the West Moreton Hospital and Health Service. Service provision includes outpatient, inpatient and sub-acute clinical services.
The position reports operationally to the Child Development Service Team Leader and professionally to the Director Occupational Therapy, West Moreton Health.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Clinical Expertise: A high level of knowledge, expertise and skill in contemporary clinical practice standards for paediatric occupational therapy services relevant to the Child Development Service as recognised by clinical experience, professional development activities, post graduate education or formal qualifications.
- Team Focus: Broad understanding of the continuum of care, and well developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to work autonomously and flexibly with initiative in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Patient Focus: Build rapport with patients/families/carers and demonstrate empathy, patience and respect in delivering a flexible service that meets patient's needs, in accordance with organisational goals.
- Quality Improvement: Applies clinical evidence that support continuous improvement, including the ability to initiate, plan and evaluate local quality and service improvement activities.
- Developing Self and Others: Demonstrated commitment to education and training including supervision of students and staff, as well as ongoing continuing professional development.
- Leadership and Organisational Skills: High level organisational skills, including the ability to effectively prioritise clinical caseloads and non-clinical tasks, and the ability to provide leadership and direction to students, HP3 clinical staff and assistants.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- WM541385_01 Occupational Therapist Senior HP4 RD (PDF, 183KB)
Role Description
Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
Information Package for Applicants
WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
Information Package for Applicants
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