Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes
and improves the health of its people and community?
This
vacancy is for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term
Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time appointments. Fixed Term
appointments will be made with the possibility of extension(s)
and/or permanency. Job Share arrangements may be considered. We
currently have 1 FTE available for permanent contract (with
potential for part-time job share)
What is our Senior Occupational Therapist
role?
Due to winter
demand strategies, new initiatives and staff movements, Sir Charles
Gairdner Hospital has multiple Senior Occupational Therapy
positions on the horizon and are seeking experienced OTs to join
our well-established acute service. You will provide assessment,
intervention and discharge planning for inpatients and/or
out-patients as part of a multidisciplinary team across our core
areas of function, cognitive impairment, falls, pressure and home
environment.
This is a
rare opportunity to work within a high-performing department,
supported by a P3 Coordinator and experienced leadership team, with
access to a diverse caseload, structured supervision, education,
and conference opportunities. SCGH offers clear professional
pathways across clinical, research, and leadership
streams.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver
advanced, evidence-based care in an acute setting-assessment,
intervention, and complex discharge planning.
- Provide
expert consultancy to the MDT in functional independence, falls
prevention, pressure injury management, delirium/ cognition and
home environment and build capability across the OT
team.
- Lead and
supervise junior staff and students; contribute to high-quality
supervision and facilitation of learning.
- Drive
improvement-contribute to service development, quality
initiatives, and translation of evidence into
practice.
While your
qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your
values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure
our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation,
Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will
be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this
position while upholding our
values.
This process will be used to fill vacancies in
the following like positions:
- Emergency
Department - Care Coordination Team (CCT) OT-providing
comprehensive assessment to determine patient suitability for
discharge from ED vs admission to hospital. Includes a focus on
hands, geriatrics/ frailty, back pain and falls.
- CCT
2Home - a home visiting service that follows patients
from ED to home to support safe transition, connect care, and
reduce readmissions.
- Hospital in the
Home (HiTH) - a new program providing acute,
hospital-level OT care at home, supporting early
discharge.
- Cancer
services - including Oncology, Haematology and
Palliative Care inpatients and out-patients as part of the WA
State Cancer Service.
- General Medical
and Surgical - including Medical Assessment Unit and
ward OT services across a diverse and complex
caseload.
- Leave
Relief position as part of our highly valued, flexible
and supportive Cover team.
What we offer
NMHS supports flexible working practices and
consideration will be given to flexible work options, where
operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our
employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North
Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:
- Generous
salary packaging to increase take-home pay
- Professional
and career development opportunities
- Diverse
and inclusive culture
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Kate Sainsbury,
Deputy Head of Occupational Therapy on 08 6457 3436 or by
email
kate.sainsbury@health.wa.gov.au to discuss how this
role aligns with your personal and career
interests.
We think you’ll like it
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Ready to join our team?
Applicants are required to apply
online www.jobs.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.
The JDF is
attached for reference. Your application should include:
-
Curriculum
Vitae (CV).
- Cover
letter (3 pages max) indicating which position/s you are
applying for and addressing the Essential Selection Criteria
3,6 and 7 (only) including examples from your area of clinical
specialty.
- References
- the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is
preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent
supervisor.
Applicants must ensure their nominated referees are available to
provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result
in them being deemed unsuitable.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency
is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for
permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a
fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your
entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the
contract.
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, 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.
North
Metropolitan Health Service (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.
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