We have one full-time 12 month fixed term position available for a Senior Occupational Therapist to work in the Hand and Upper Limb Clinic at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH).

Part-Time appointments may be considered for the right skill mix and job share arrangement. Fixed Term appointments are made with the possibility of extension(s) and / or permanency.

This is a rare opportunity to work in a well-established public hospital Hand and Upper Limb Clinic with highly experienced AHTA accredited Occupational Therapy colleagues.

The clinic is acute, fast paced and innovative, servicing predominantly Plastics as well as Orthopaedics and Rheumatology outpatients. This Senior position provides expert consultancy to inpatient OTs and other MDT staff for hand and upper limb patients and helps build capability across the wider Occupational Therapy department in this specialised area of practice.

This role is well supported by a P3 Coordinator and leadership team, and you’ll continually be exposed to a unique and diverse caseload with plenty of opportunities to learn through experience, supervision, education and conference participation.

At SCGH we have supportive professional development and career pathways in clinical, research and leadership streams and are committed to helping you achieve your career goals.

So, if you are excited to work in this setting, we would welcome a conversation with you about whether this opportunity would be a good fit with you career goals and lifestyle.

Who We Are

SCGH is one of Australia's leading teaching tertiary hospitals. Located at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre 4km from Perth city centre, SCGH provides a comprehensive range of clinical services including trauma, emergency and critical care, orthopaedics, general medicine, general surgery, and cardiac care. It is home to WA's only comprehensive cancer centre and is the principal hospital for neurosurgery and liver transplants.

What’s On Offer?

This is a rare opportunity to gain employment within a large progressive public health service and be part of a caring and innovative team.

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:

• Generous salary packaging
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• A smoke free environment
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid study leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Continuous learning
• Professional and location-based allowances

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.

What Next?  

Contact Bec Kevill on 08 6457 2855 on Mondays, Thursdays or Fridays to talk about how this role could be a great match for your career aspirations.

We think you’ll like it here

Our Occupational Therapists like working here, they love being part of a team working towards shared goals, and we think you will like it too.  Watch this video to find out what they have to say.  

Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Your application should include:

• A current curriculum vitae, which confirms registration with AHPRA and summarises your qualifications, skills, employment history and commitment to professional development.
• A brief cover letter of no more than 2-3 pages, introducing yourself and demonstrating your experience against Essential Selection Criteria 2,3,4 and 6 as listed in the attached Job Description Form
• The names and contact details of 2 professional referees. It is preferable that one of your referees is your current supervisor or manager.

Eligibility to Apply: To be suitable for appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

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, another suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

NMHS fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. 

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.