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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $108,595 - $112,114 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ479353Where 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.About the role
The Occupational Therapy Vision at Westmead Hospital is, “to empower through creative problem solving, clinical excellence and compassion”.The Occupational Therapy Team at Westmead Hospital are seeking a highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join their dynamic team.You will be joining our thriving Occupational therapy team at Westmead Hospital, where you'll experience a highly supportive department with a positive team culture. We prioritise professional, personal, and career development, valuing your growth as an integral part of our success.Key Benefits:
Supportive Environment: Be a part of a team that values collaboration, providing a supportive backdrop for your success.Continuous Development: Enjoy a workplace where professional, personal, and career development are not just encouraged but actively supported.Meaningful Contribution: Your role will allow you to make a genuine difference, contributing to the well-being of our community.Qualities We Value:
Collaborative Spirit: Embrace a positive team culture, fostering collaboration and mutual support.Commitment to Development: Demonstrate a dedication to continuous learning and growth, both professionally and personally.Passion for Impact: Bring your passion for making a difference to our dynamic healthcare environment.Why be part of the Westmead Hospital Occupational Therapy Department?
You will be part of a team that wants to make a difference and where your leadership and clinical speciality will allow you to thrive in an environment that values your development and contribution.This position is a unique opportunity. The role is a permanent full time Senior Occupational Therapist working in the amputee setting, working Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm. This role also includes supervisory support to junior clinicians.What you'll be doing
The Senior Occupational Therapist provides clinical governance, leadership and expertise within the amputee and rehab service at WSLHD while also providing high quality person-centred care safely & timely.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)
- Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
- 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
- Registration: AHPRA registration with Occupational Therapy
- Extensive post graduate clinical experience in amputee and inpatient rehabilitation settings.
- Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels.
- Ability to provide in-depth advice and education to enhance service delivery and to guide and support others in providing service excellence, with the capacity to provide clinical supervision to other staff.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature.
- Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning.
- Current Class C Drivers Licence.
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For role related queries or questions contact Emma Farnham on Emma.Farnham@health.nsw.gov.au or on 0423 781 286Applications Close: 9th May 2024
