Senior Occupational Therapist - Paediatrics , Queensland Health

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000km2, delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.
Townsville University Hospital, located adjacent to one of Queensland’s leading tertiary institutions, James Cook University, is the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, providing specialist referral services for 700,000 people living from Mackay, to the Torres Strait, to the Northern Territory border.
We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow’s health sector workforce.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP4
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV532721
Closing date 29-Jan-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration - 24/11/2024 poss extn not exceed 12 mths
Contact person Michelle Watson
Contact details 07 4433 2849
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The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.
Our purpose is `great care every day'.
If you have a passion to improve health outcomes, we want to hear from you.
About your opportunity
Occupational Therapist - Senior (Paediatrics) / Fixed Term Temporary part-time 53.2 hours p.f. / ASAP up to 24.11.2024 with possible extension
This role is the perfect opportunity for a motivated clinician looking for a new challenge or progression in their career, who possess a high level of experience working in the areas acute Paediatrics including Burns management, Feeding Clinic, Growth & Development Clinic, and Paediatric Intensive Care Service (PICS) to patients within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS)
The role is responsible for the provision of high-level clinical services for patients in the areas of acute Paediatrics including initiating and leading service improvement, research, and quality activities. The role is part of multi-disciplinary team providing patient centred care in line with the organisational values and strategic directions.
Skills and experience:

• Clinical Expertise: Demonstrated advanced level of knowledge, expertise and skill in Occupational Therapy services within area of Paediatrics within an acute hospital setting.
• Clinical Ability: Demonstrated ability to provide Occupational Therapy clinical services of a complex nature, where established principles, procedures and methods require some expansion, adaptation or modification.
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to provide general clinical advice and education sessions to professional and operational supervisors regarding service delivery and improvement opportunities.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan and evaluate local service improvement initiatives and provide clinical supervision to subordinate personnel.

Generous remuneration package value up to $8,911 p.m. comprising:

• Salary range of $62.75 to $67.53 p.h. (HP4)
• Annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

Other employment benefits may include: professional development, , shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.
Role Requirements

• The successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Occupational Therapy, and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
• This position is required to participate in the department's 7-day service on a rostered basis to weekends and public holidays.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

For additional information regarding the responsibilities and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.
Why make the change?
Townsville is one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef, with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island a short boat ride away.
The coastal hub of Townsville is an ideal base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef. Townsville is a dynamic neighbourhood with access to a variety of top-notch educational facilities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, distinctive retail stores, great events, and a wide range of recreation opportunities.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
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Please download the Role Description for future reference.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role:
Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis.
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