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SalaryAs the Senior Occupational Therapist – MAPU you will deliver high level occupational therapy clinical services within a multidisciplinary team. You will exercise independent professional clinical judgement in providing clinical services of a complex nature where principles, procedures, techniques, or methods require expansion, adaptation or modification.
• Temporary Full-time opportunity for 12 months (27.05.2024 – 25.05.2025)
About the role
Deliver high level occupational therapy services and leadership within the inpatient caseload, including a dedicated Medical Assessment and Planning Unit (MAPU), at Ipswich Hospital, working as a member of a multidisciplinary team, delivering services to the patients of West Moreton Health. Occupational Therapy services within West Moreton Health include the provision of outpatient, inpatient and sub-acute clinical services. Services may be provided in hospital, a clinic, or patient's homes.
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 adult physical occupational therapy services relevant to the inpatient environment, including a dedicated MAPU Unit, 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 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 (PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )
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 ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus )
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
- 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.
