Grade 2 Occupational Therapist

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

Fixed Term until 30/6/2024 Full-Time – 80 hours per fortnight incorporating a regular week-end shift (inclusive of ADOs) Based at Sandringham and Caulfield Hospitals   Opportunity to work in a supportive organisation with opportunities for personal growth, development and career progression   Great Staff Benefits

Occupational Therapy at Alfred Health  

Alfred Health - Occupational Therapy Services operates across The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals, with clinical services aligned to Alfred Health strategic goals and operational performance targets.
The benefits of working within the Occupational Therapy department at Alfred Health include: 

The opportunity to work in a supportive team with diverse clinical expertise and knowledge.  Access to regularly scheduled PD opportunities and cross-campus education, supported by a strong clinical supervision framework.  A commitment to developing your clinical, non-clinical and leadership skills with a focus on promoting personal development and career progression and providing opportunity to participate in Research and Quality Improvement initiatives.  A focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing with access to formal employee support programs.

The Position Summary  

The successful applicant for this Grade 2 Occupational Therapy position will apply their knowledge, skill and expertise to deliver excellent clinical service to acutely unwell general medicine patients. 

The General Medicine component of this role will offer acute services at Alfred Health and will work closely with the Grade 3 Occupational Therapist and multi-disciplinary team to provide a high level of patient-centred and evidence-based care. 

This position is 5 days per week at Sandringham and Caulfield Hospitals, including 1 weekend day.

At a Grade 2 level, Occupational Therapists are required to display autonomy of practice, whilst also contributing strongly to the multi-disciplinary team via the provision of high-quality inpatient assessment and intervention. It is an expectation that Grade 2 clinicians will lead various teaching/training and quality improvement activities across the Occupational Therapy Service, and will be responsible for the supervision and mentoring of junior Occupational Therapy staff, Allied Health Assistants and/or undergraduate students. 

Benefits of the Role  

Allows opportunities for autonomy and leadership for Grade 2 clinicians looking for career progression opportunities into more senior roles.  Also well supported to encourage new, emerging or transitioning Grade 2 clinicians to continue to develop their clinical and leadership skills.  Opportunities to work with teams at a range of Alfred Health sites and develop a strong understanding of a patient’s journey through the continuum of inpatient care. 

Essential Skills

The successful applicant will bring: 

Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills.  A strong commitment to ongoing learning and development.  Flexibility and adaptability in both clinical service provision and interactions with the team.  A team-first approach and be a consistent and proactive team player.  The ability to work effectively as an Allied Health Professional by being able to demonstrate an ability to work within and across teams. 

Applicants must also have the following qualifications  

B. App Sc (OT), B. Occupational Therapy, MOT prac or recognised equivalent.  Full Registration held with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia Member of OT Australia (or eligibility for membership).  Minimum three years of clinical experience in Occupational Therapy.  Current Victorian Driver’s License (unrestricted).  Current Working with Children’s Check. 

Staff Benefits

Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia Onsite child care services, payroll deductible expense Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense Modern onsite library faculties, exclusive to Alfred Health staff Access to health and wellbeing incentives Discounted health insurance 

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged. 

Please include a cover letter and your CV in your LiveHire application for this role.

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