Occupational Therapy Talent and Locum Pool

Career Opportunities: Occupational Therapy Talent and Locum Pool (51926)

Requisition ID51926-Posted -Multi-Multi

Reference Number: 51926 :Occupational Therapy Talent and Locum Pool
Employment Type: Multi
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD, Melbourne’s North is fast

About Northern Health:

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

The Occupational Therapy service at Northern Health prides itself on being inclusive, supportive and committed to evidence-based practice.

We are a team driven by positive patient outcomes and team work. The NH OT service employs over 100 staff and are consistently striving to provide opportunities to support staff growth and development.

Our Occupational Therapists work across many areas of practice including:

- Acute
- Sub-acute (Tehabilitation, GEM and Transitional services)
- Home based services
- Community Rehabilitation
- Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and NDIS
- Hand Therapy
- Pediatrics (Neonatal ward and outpatients)

By applying to the Talent Pool, you will be kept abreast of multiple opportunities suitable to your key interest and skill areas of Occupational Therapy practice, and have the opportunity to find a role that meets your needs.

There are often a mix of permanent, fixed term and casual roles available, at either full time or part time. Further, by applying to our Talent Pool you will be linked in to relevant internal professional development opportunities.

Please review the attached PDs for relevant Grade 1, 2 and 3 roles and responsibilities.

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Experience and good working knowledge of inpatient and/or community settings of Occupational Therapy practice
- Proven ability to thrive in a team environment and enjoy working in a large department
- Committed to evidence-based practice
- A positive attitude to lifelong learning and enjoys supporting staff and students alike (as relevant to your role description).

Next Steps

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or contact: Anna Connolly, Clinical Leader Occupational Therapy on 0497 411 738 or email.

Why work for Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

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