Occupational Therapy Department Manager
1 day ago
Northern Beaches Hospital is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapy Department Manager to join our team, providing high-quality healthcare services to the local community. As a dedicated facility, we prioritize patient safety and experience, and our team is committed to delivering exceptional care.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead and manage the Occupational Therapy service, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery that is evidence-based and patient-centered.
- Be accountable for the effective management of human, financial, and material resources, maintaining optimal customer service levels.
- Undertake direct patient care, providing high-quality and culturally appropriate occupational therapy assessments and treatments.
- Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members.
- Collaborate with the Director of Allied Health and referrers to ensure a customer-focused quality service, aligning with the NBH core values and relevant Code of Ethical Practice.
- Establish a framework for professional supervision and provide guidance to staff within the team.
- Work as part of the healthcare team, adhering to Healthscope and NBH policies and procedures, participating in working parties or committees as required, and demonstrating a commitment to quality improvement through National Safety & Quality Healthcare Standards (NSQHS), Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), and NBH accreditation.
- Maintain awareness of advances in care and products/equipment relevant to the role and service.
- Develop a personal and professional development portfolio, committing to ongoing learning and development.
- Masters/Bachelor Degree in Applied Science Occupational Therapy and eligibility for practicing membership to Occupational Therapy Australia.
- Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Minimum of 7 years' clinical Occupational Therapy experience in an acute environment.
- Previous leadership and staff supervision experience.
- Desirable:
- Experience in leading quality improvement activities.
- Postgraduate qualification in management/leadership or working towards.
- Experience in the Private Hospital sector.
- Highly developed leadership and communication skills, demonstrating a positive and professional approach, promoting team building, coaching, and mentoring.
- Demonstrated commitment and provision of exceptional customer service.
- Highly-developed negotiation, problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and conflict resolution skills.
- Self-motivated, demonstrating initiative, self-awareness, and reflective practice.
- Ability to achieve results through consultation and facilitation.
- Ability to develop positive relationships with a diverse range of people, both internal and external to the facility.
- Demonstrated change management skills and ability to work with ambiguity.
- Advanced skill and competence in one or more key areas of clinical occupational therapy and a sound foundation of knowledge in all clinical specialties offered at Northern Beaches Hospital.
- Demonstrated skills and experience leading and managing an Occupational Therapy team across a broad range of duties and responsibilities.
- Establish and maintain partnerships within the multidisciplinary team, using high-level interpersonal skills to make shared decisions that meet the needs of consumers, carers, and families.
- Experience in development and/or implementation of new systems/practices according to the needs of the service and its patients, according to evidence-based best practice guidelines.
- Experience and knowledge of human resource management, budget, and KPIs, and health fund and casemix funding models.
- Knowledge of the private hospital sector.
- Practical use of IT systems and data analysis skills.
- Demonstrated clinical experience supervising staff, students, and team performance.
- Discounted onsite parking and access to public transport.
- Discounted gym memberships, including Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Programs.
- Salary Packaging.
- Bulk billing services for employees and immediate family members.
Healthscope is a community of care, where our people make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day. As a national private hospital operator and healthcare provider, we offer endless opportunities for our people to grow and flourish securely. We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate, and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
Successful applicants are required to provide evidence of a satisfactory current Police Record Check, a Working with Children Check, Health Medical assessment, and Immunisation assessment prior to commencement.
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