Senior Occupational Therapist - Hand And Upper Limb Therapy (0.6 Part Time)

Senior Occupational Therapist - Hand and Upper Limb Therapy (0.6 Part Time)
Salary: HSO Level P2 $112,269 - $119,290 p.a. pro rata (plus 11% superannuation)
Location: Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands
Unit/Division: Service Unit 5 - Allied Health
Work Type: Fixed Term - Part Time
Position No: 00012136
Closing Date: 2024-02-06 4:00 PM
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• See the rewarding impact of your work in the health outcomes of our young patients
• Significant training and development opportunities within our multidisciplinary team
• Part-time, within clinic hours

This is a Part Time 0.6 FTE position (three days per week) with flexible working options, 12 month- fixed term parental leave cover, with the possibility of extension(s) and permanency.
Applicants with relevant experience in adult care will be provided the opportunity for clinical support and education to enable a smooth transition into the paediatric practice environment.
VCID No. 876984
About our Occupational Therapy Team
Based at Perth Children’s Hospital, our dedicated team provide a statewide service to children aged 0–16 years, including inpatients (as part of a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals) and outpatients through medical clinics, and OT led clinics.
Through assessment and consultation with the child and their family, we aim to help young people achieve age-appropriate levels of independence. We are committed to maximising a child’s potential through building and recovering skills and strategies that enable participation and engagement in everyday activities and adapt to each child’s age, developmental needs, illness, injury, or disability we evaluate sensory, cognitive, motor, and social-emotional skills.
Working across post-surgical, rehabilitation, neurodevelopmental interventions, and transitions, we support patients during their journey back home and to school. This includes outpatient follow-ups, transition to adult care, liaison with regional patients via Telehealth, and collaboration with other Health Service Providers, CAHS services, child development services, and community agencies.
About the role:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Senior Occupational Therapist to join our team based at Perth Children’s Hospital. You will leverage the skills and knowledge of the broader OT team and apply your core skills in Hand and Upper Limb Therapy to provide a comprehensive service for our young patients and their families.
The role is predominantly outpatient focused. You will provide assessment and intervention for children post Upper Limb injury or surgery, and provide splinting services, with a focus on post-operative care for orthopaedic and plastics patients.
A small component of the role is dedicated to congenital hand conditions. You will work with children to improve range of motion and function through interventions such as splinting, casting, and play-based therapy. Development in this area can be provided for applicants without prior experience working with children.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Participating in regular supervision, evaluation of clinical practice, and ongoing professional development.
• Participating in the development, planning, and evaluation of services, including ongoing evaluation of clinical practice and standards.
• Supporting the delivery of safe patient care, ensuring services are family-centered and contributing to continuous quality improvement activities
• Providing consultancy, contributing to service development, and upholding the highest standards of professional development and clinical governance.

Please note evidence of current registration by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia must be provided prior to commencement.
Why Join Us:
This role offers a fantastic opportunity for professional growth and development, with significant training and development opportunities as part of an ambitious, respectful, and collaborative multi-disciplinary team.
About CAHS:
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS comprises four service areas: Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.
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How to apply
We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the position.
• A statement addressing selection criteria as per the Job Description Form in 2 – 3 pages maximum.
• A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
• The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a confidential report (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).

Role related questions:
We encourage you to contact Jacquie Hunt (Head of Department Occupational Therapy) on email Jacquie.Hunt@health.wa.gov.au or phone 08 6456 0409 with any specific questions related to this role.
Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email:
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values.
In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.