Senior Occupational Therapist, Grade 3 Stream Leader, Alfred Health, Sandringham, Melbourne VIC

Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development). Full time. 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. Senior Occupational Therapist, Grade 3 Stream Leader, Sandringham Hospital.

Permanent Position: Full-time (80 hours per fortnight, inclusive of an ADO)—part-time applicants are welcomed to apply. Occupational Therapist Grade 3 Classification (VG3-VG6). Opportunity to work in a supportive organisation with opportunities for personal growth, development and career progression. Located at Sandringham Hospital. Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave & salary packaging.

The Department: Alfred Health Occupational Therapy Services operates across The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals, with clinical services aligned to Alfred Health's strategic goals and operational performance targets. The Occupational Therapy Service is committed to the provision of high-quality, evidence-based care and strongly values professional development and clinical supervision. Clinical service provision is focused on inpatient acute, rehabilitation and aged care streams for diverse patient populations, including emergency, general medicine, surgical, orthopedic, neurological, trauma, spinal, amputee and burns/plastics specialty units.

The benefits of working within the Occupational Therapy department at Alfred Health include the following: Access to regularly scheduled Professional Development 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 opportunities to participate in Research and Quality Improvement initiatives. A focus on work-life balance and employee well-being with access to formal employee support programs. Opportunity to work in a supportive organisation with opportunities for personal growth, leadership development and career progression.

The Position Summary: Grade 3 Senior Occupational Therapist, Sandringham Hospital, is a key member of the Occupational Therapist leadership team. An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy department as a senior clinician and stream leader within the General Medicine, Orthopaedics and Emergency Department stream. The person in this role will bring a high level of clinical expertise to support a caseload of patients who are unwell with complex medical problems, including dementia/delirium, functional decline and orthopaedic conditions. They will hold a vital role in driving the model of care on the Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) ward, contributing to strong multidisciplinary care and delivering high-quality Occupational Therapy service delivery to support early progression of care and discharge pathways to home for patients. The successful applicant will collaborate closely with the Grade 3 Occupational Therapy Steam Leader of the General Medicine stream at The Alfred to enhance workflow processes for general medicine patients across both sites and develop the clinical practice of individuals and the wider teams.

An important part of this senior role is that the occupational therapy clinician will have the opportunity to lead various teaching/training and quality improvement activities across the Occupational Therapy Service, Allied Health directorate, and clinical program and will represent Allied Health on allocated committees.  In addition, they will be responsible for the supervision and mentoring of junior Occupational Therapy staff, Allied Health assistants, and/or occupational therapy students.

It is a requirement of all Alfred Health staff that they may be required to work across all Alfred Health site (The Alfred, Caulfield Hospital and Sandringham Hospital) based on clinical service demands. At Alfred Health, the Occupational Therapy service delivers a seven-day model of care and the incumbent in this role may be required to assist with weekend service provision on a periodic basis.

Key Skills/Experience: Advanced Occupational Therapy knowledge and skills in general medicine and surgical diagnostic groups, as well as evidence-based practice in care of delirium and dementia, falls and pressure care.

Stream leadership experience and provision of supervision to occupational therapy staff, allied health assistants and occupational therapy students. A strong commitment to ongoing learning and development. Understanding of quality improvement/research frameworks and research translation skills. Flexibility and adaptability in both clinical service provision and interactions with the team.

The ability to work effectively as an Allied Health Professional by being able to demonstrate an ability to work within and across teams.

Qualifications Required: App Sc (OT), B. Occupational Therapy, MOT practiceor recognised equivalent

Post graduate qualification (Masters level) in one of Occupational Therapy, Public Health, Research, and/or Health Management or working towards same. Full registration is held with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA). Member of OT Australia (or eligibility for membership). Minimum seven years of clinical experience in Occupational Therapy. Current Victorian Driver's License (unrestricted).

Staff Benefits: Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. Discounted Health Insurance and wellbeing benefits. Car Parking (subject to availability). Onsite Gym (Alfred Hospital). Close to shops and public transport. For further information about the above role,

Applications close Friday, 25th October 2024

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.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

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Contact Anna Kennedy, Deputy Occupational Therapy Manager on 0408484099.