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- Work in one of Australia's largest health precincts.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 23/05/2025) Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3Remuneration: $54.76 - $56.54 per hourHours Per Week: 22Location: Westmead
About the role
The Occupational Therapy Vision at Westmead Hospital is, “to empower through creative problem solving, clinical excellence and compassion”.
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.
Where you will be working
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.
The role is a temporary part-time Senior Occupational Therapy position, working in the Transitional Aged care Program (TACP) team and will be job shared. Clinically, you support people over 65 transition back into their homes after a hospital admission. Your role helps people regain independence and confidence in their homes and community again. This role also includes supervisory support to junior clinicians who work in the TACP team.
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 contributions will allow you to thrive in an environment that values your development.
We welcome enquires about the role if you would like further information.
What you'll be doingThis position is responsible for the provision of high quality client centred, evidence based Occupational Therapy services to clients of the geriatric medicine service at Westmead Hospital. This position will provide clinical supervision and leadership to level 1/2 Occupational Therapists.
How to Apply Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria
Registration: AHPRA registration as Occupational Therapist Qualification: Degree or Diploma recognised by AAOT-NSW
Selection Criteria
- Significant clinical experience in Occupational Therapy in an acute or community aged care setting with the ability to exercise independent professional judgment.
- Ability to work independently with distant supervision and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stake holders throughout all organisational levels.
- Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated effective time management and organisational skills including ability to prioritise competing demands.
- Demonstrated experience in providing clinical supervision to Occupational Therapists and students.
- Ability to initiate, lead, complete and implement quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff.
Requisition ID: REQ484133Applications Close: 4th July 2024
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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
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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: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
