Senior Manager, Occupational Therapist

SA Health
Job reference: 856567
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE BC
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, The Royal Adelaide Hospital
• Salary AHP-4 $112,625 - $122,610 p.a.
• Permanent full-time (part time considered)

We are currently recruiting for experienced Occupational Therapy service managers, who have a passion for making a difference to the outcomes of our South Australian consumers. This is an exciting opportunity to work and manage OT teams in the largest public health Occupational Therapy department in South Australia.Occupational Therapy works across the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), providing clinical services within acute, sub-acute/rehabilitation, mental health, community and ambulatory settings. We work in collaboration with consumers of the local CALHN community as well as country people admitted to hospitals via the State-wide Clinical services (SA Spinal Cord Injury, Brain Injury, Renal and Burns Services).CALHN OT is committed to quality improvement, evidence-based practice, the ongoing development of staff, clinical research and the teaching and training of occupational therapy and related students. We have a dynamic department with a strong focus on growth and development, evidence-based practice and translation into practice.About the roleThe Senior Manager Occupational Therapy

• is a recognised clinical expert in Occupational Therapy and is responsible for contributing to the attainment of operational goals of the Occupational Therapy strategic and operational site-based line management, cross site line management, key input into strategic and operational planning within the Occupational Therapy department and Allied Health Directorate.
• Works in partnership with key stakeholders to ensure best evidence underpins service delivery and development, facilitates human resource processes, ensures compliance with Clinical Supervision Policy, and credentialing requirements, leads relevant quality improvement initiatives, and facilitates access to relevant professional training and clinical support activities.
• Contributes to strategic and operational plans for Occupational Therapy and has a lead role in ensuring attainment of operational goals.
• Will initiate research, service quality and workforce development initiatives and improvements within Occupational Therapy consistent with National and State health reforms, working in partnership with senior management teams and key stakeholders.
• Works in collaboration with the Director and Executive Director of Allied Health and other Occupational Therapy principal leads on inter-professional initiatives and convenes or sits on internal and external committees.
• Responsible for the clinical supervision of Occupational Therapy staff, support of Occupational Therapy Manager, and other designated staff within Occupational Therapy across the Allied Health Directorate with oversight from the Director, Occupational Therapy CALHN.

Qualifications

• Appropriate degree or equivalent which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA).

About CALHNThe Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South's Australia's major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.We're looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through and and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available.
• 17.5 percent Leave loading applied to your annual leave.
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites.
• Strong relationships with the universities regarding research and clinical education, providing great opportunities for our staff to build knowledge and variety in their roles.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities
• Strong governance and clinical supervision support for clinicians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites.

Essential Requirements:

• Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
• Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the

in the workplace.Diversity and inclusion: At CALHN we support and foster a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.Application Information:

• In addition to the annual salary package, we also offer salary sacrifice benefits and employer superannuation contributions.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening.

Job ref: 856567Enquiries to:Kirsty JewellTelephone: 0481 910 130Application Closing Date11:55 pm Friday 19 April 2024AttachmentsFlexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.