Occupational Therapy Team Leader, Geriatric Medicine

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.

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)
• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)  http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary  
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay.  (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
• 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

What you'll be doing

The Level 6 Occupational Therapy Team Leader will develop, plan, implement and evaluate the Occupational Therapy service within the Geriatric Medicine Department. The incumbent will deliver, manage, and direct the delivery of services in complex clinical settings.
The Occupational Therapist will have recognised clinical expertise within the speciality of Geriatric Medicine and operates with an advanced level of clinical expertise and knowledge in the specialty.
The Occupational Therapist will operate autonomously with minimum direct clinical supervision and have a consultative role within the area of Geriatric Medicine across Westmead Hospital.
The Occupational Therapist will manage and support Occupational Therapy staff within the Geriatric Medicine Department and Occupational Therapy Department, ensuring service is competent and meets organisational needs and expectations.

The Level 6 Occupational Therapy Team Leader is to provide professional responsibilities under the direction of the Head of Department of Occupational Therapy, and/or the Deputy Head of Department of Occupational Therapy and will be required to manage specific tasks or projects, particularly in their absence.

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.

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

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 Criteria

Qualification: Degree or Diploma recognised by AAOT-NSW
Registration in line with Award requirements: Registered OT through AHPRA

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated high level clinical expertise and experience in acute, rehabilitation and community aged care services in the assessment, management and evaluation of clients
2. Demonstrated extensive experience in leadership, management, staff supervision and support, service planning and organisation, and knowledge of issues that affect health care delivery
3. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, initiative, time management and commitment to clinical team building
4. Demonstrated effective management of human resources and understanding of Occupational Therapy clinical and workforce planning issues
5. Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team
6. Demonstrated ability and experience in leading quality improvement, including experience in NSQHS Standards evaluation and audits

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For role related queries or questions contact Shereen Mouafi on **************@health.nsw.gov.au / 0405 193 *** or Katrina Hall on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au /  0434 329 ***

Applications Close: 14th February 2024