AddressAn exciting opportunity exists to join the Occupational Therapy team at Ryde Hospital. This position provides day to day senior oversight of the acute Occupational Therapy service. Alongside the Head of Department, the senior leads and supports the team to deliver high-quality services to patients in the Acute care setting. This position joins a well-established team of Occupational Therapists and Assistants.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 31 May 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment as services develop at Ryde Hospital)Position Classification: Occupational Therapist (Level 3)Remuneration: $2,081.22 - $2,148.66 per weekHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ502563
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Ryde Hospital
Ryde Hospital is having an incredible $479 million complete hospital redevelopment that will transform the delivery of healthcare for the Ryde local community.
The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment will result in new health facilities and enhanced services including emergency, ICU/critical care, inpatient units, outpatient/ambulatory care services and much more.
Construction commenced in early 2023, and will provide you with a wonderful and exciting opportunity to be part of the Ryde team to change the future health services for the Ryde Community completely.
What you'll be doing
As a senior member of the Occupational therapy team you have the opportunity to contribute to staff and service development. You will oversee a small team providing evidence informed assessment and intervention to patients admitted to Ryde hospital for Acute care. This includes patients admitted under Stroke pathway care, medical and surgical teams.
The Senior Occupational Therapist supports complex case management and provides supervision to level 1/2 Occupational Therapists and allied health assistants.With support from the Head of department, the role assists in identify clinical service requirements and contributes to planning for future service needs at Ryde.Ryde Campus includes also includes Rehabilitation services and a newly established role within the Emergency Department.
Ryde hospital is undergoing a three year redevelopment that will lead to the expansion of clinical services for the local population it serves.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Full registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. Evidence of extensive clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist Level 2.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement activities or service evaluation process. Experience in clinical teaching and supervision of students, level 1/2 Allied Health Professionals and/or Allied Health Assistants.
- Demonstrated proficient skills and knowledge in the provision of current occupational therapy practice within an acute care setting or equivalent. A strong commitment to an evidence-based service to provide for consumers, carers and families requiring assessment, case management, intervention, appropriate referral and discharge planning.
- Demonstrated proficiency in ability to work autonomously with limited supervision. Have the ability to prioritise work, manage a demanding workload, apply high level reasoning skills and have independent professional judgement.
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For role related queries or questions contact Philippa Wilford on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9858 7***
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 16 July 2024
Tentative Interview Date: 19 July 2024
