Senior Occupational Therapist

Your role at St John of God Midland Hospital The Senior Occupational Therapist (Lymphoedema) works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver senior clinical occupational therapy services to clients in the Lymphoedema speciality. The Lymphoedema clinic is a comprehensive upper and lower limb assessment and intervention clinic managing chronic lymphoedema conditions. The Senior Occupational Therapist is expected to work autonomously and demonstrate a high level of specialist knowledge and depth of experience. The role involves initiating and participating in teaching, training, research, and quality improvement activities. The therapist will also supervise students and provide guidance and mentorship to junior caregivers. A key focus is to manage an outpatient clinic and provide an in-reach ward service. This is being offered on a 0.4 FTE basis, working Monday and Thursday 8am to 4pm. The Position Provision of an innovative approach to Occupational Therapy services within a Lymphoedema speciality. Completion of comprehensive lymphoedema assessment - for both upper and lower limbs Provision of a comprehensive treatment intervention and appropriate progression treatment to match functional goals to manage complex patients. In conjunction with the Manager and other Occupational Therapy caregivers, develop processes for the evaluation of both inpatient and outpatient Occupational Therapy programs. Patients / clients plans and outcomes are regularly monitored through attendance at and participation in multi-disciplinary team meetings. Strive for high satisfaction levels of patients / clients and external agencies. Responsible for completing appropriate administrative duties. This requires liaison with the administration team, reporting of statistical data and completion of progress notes. Provide written and verbal reports as required. Referrals to external agencies are initiated in a timely manner. Demonstrates consolidated, current knowledge of research, evidence-based practice in Occupational Therapy and related clinical areas. Required to exercise independent professional judgment on routine matters. They may require direct professional supervision from more senior caregivers when performing novel, complex or critical tasks. Leads and contributes to undergraduate student programs and training. Leads and develops junior staff within the team. Acts as a role model for staff in promoting professional values and ethics. Represents the profession either clinically or in relation to service development as required. Initiates and participates in working parties, committees and internal forums at a discipline and divisional level as required. Position Requirements The successful applicant will hold a tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and hold a current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). You will be able to demonstrate a minimum of 4 years clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist, additionally you will have experience with the lymphoedema condition and interested in specialising in a clinical area. The role requires the ability to provide professional supervision and mentoring to junior staff, supporting their professional development and maintaining high standards of clinical practice and service development. The successful applicant will also have a proven ability to develop evidence-based and innovative clinical practices, along with experience in initiating and conducting quality improvement activities. It will be highly desirable if you have formal lymphoedema training, worked in a public hospital, ability to self-direct learning to run an outpatient clinic and provide in-reach lymphoedema expertise to patients on the ward. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. Salary $126,487 to $134,871 per annum, plus 12% superannuation Permanent part-time position up to 30.4 hours per fortnight Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as : Novated leasing work related expenses self-education and additional superannuation Free on-site parking Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport Innovative Professional Development opportunities A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs Application All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements. If we identify a surplus of suitable candidates for this role, you may also be invited to a candidate talent pool list where you could be offered an alternative position. This advertisement may close prior to the listed date should suitable candidates be identified. For enquiries contact Jenni French, Occupational Therapist Manager, on . At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community. #J-18808-Ljbffr