Orthotics Prosthetics Assistant

**Job no**: 884133
**Work type**: Part time
**Location**: Adelaide Metro Western
**Categories**: Allied and Scientific Health
- **Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Woodville South**:

- **Salary AHA-2 $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits**:

- **Part-time working 30 hours per week and temporary up to 31/10/25**

**About the Role**

Working under general direction, you will contribute to the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) Orthotics and Prosthetics Service. Working in partnership with other healthcare professionals, you will assist with providing clinical services to patients and perform technical fabrication and maintenance of client orthotic and prosthetic devices. You will assist O&P clinicians with the fitting of simple orthotic devices and provide patient education and advice in the safe use and maintenance of equipment provided. You will be responsible for maintaining adequate levels of consumables, and the cleanliness and safety of facilities and equipment. You will be required to perform some administrative duties within the department. This may include documenting accurate patient histories, recording accurate and timely workload data, photocopying, filing and undertaking routine administrative tasks for the team. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital offers a diverse complex clinical presentation and supportive work environment. Working for us, you will have access to attractive salary sacrificing options.

**About You**

To succeed in this role, you will bring a blend of practical skills, relevant experience, and a commitment to patient care. We are looking for someone who has:

- **Patient Care & Observational Skills**: The ability to recognise and respond to changes in patient condition, and the initiative to escalate concerns when necessary.
- **Experience & Workload Management**: Previous experience in a caregiving or therapeutic role, with a demonstrated ability to manage your own workload and prioritise tasks effectively.
- **Knowledge & Communication**: A solid understanding of rehabilitation conditions, therapy approaches, and work health and safety principles, alongside excellent communication and documentation skills.

**About CALHN**

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

**Benefit of Joining CALHN**

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

- **Salary Attractions**: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
- **Annual Leave**: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- **Flexible Work Arrangements**: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
- **Employee Assistance Program**: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
- **Onsite Facilities**: Convenient paid car parking facilities ensure easy access.
- **Team Support**: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

**Application Information**:

- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

**Job ref: 884133**

**Enquiries to**:
Sarah Wilson, Senior Manager Orthotics & Prosthetics, CALHN

Phone: 7074 2838

**Application Closing Date**

11:55 pm Friday 6 December 2024

**Refer to the SA Health Career Website - **How to apply** for further information**

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**Advertised**: 22 Nov 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 06 Dec 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time