Grade 3 Senior Occupational Therapist, Lymphoedema Clinican, Alfred Health, Melbourne VIC. Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation (Healthcare & Medical). Part time. Add expected salary to your profile for insights.

Alfred Health: Alfred Health is a leader in healthcare 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.

Permanent ongoing: 38 hours per fortnight (working days, ideally Wednesdays & Thursdays). Grade 3 Senior Occupational Therapist (VG3-VG6). Unique leadership role establishing and delivering clinical services in the new outpatient lymphoedema service.

Located at Alfred Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave pro-rata & Salary Packaging. The Occupational Therapy Department 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 professional development opportunities, supported by a strong clinical supervision framework.

A commitment to developing staff 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 wellbeing with access to formal employee support programs.

The Department-Alfred Cancer Program The Alfred Cancer Program is responsible for the overall delivery of a comprehensive cancer service which involves a number of clinical areas and units, including Medical Oncology, Clinical Haematology, Bone Marrow Transplant, Apheresis, State-wide Haemophilia Service, Radiation Oncology, Palliative Care and the Victorian Melanoma Service.

The Role: We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and skilled senior clinical occupational therapist (Grade 3). This role will be responsible for establishing and delivering clinical services in the new outpatient lymphoedema service in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

The senior clinician will take a leadership role in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the cancer outpatient occupational therapy service, with a focus on the establishment of a lymphoedema service.

Key responsibilities include the provision of high-quality evidence-based care in the assessment, treatment, and coordination of services for people with lymphoedema. Provision of clinical leadership, supervision, and mentoring within their own discipline, whilst also contributing to the development of the Allied Health Service and the Cancer Program. Contributing to optimal patient care through leading and participating in collaborative practice with the multidisciplinary team. Working closely with the Grade 3 Occupational Therapy Stream Leader and Occupational Therapy leadership team to ensure a coordinated and equitable allocation of resources. Actively participate in defining the scope of lymphoedema service provision in line with organisational expectations and leading an innovative model of care to ensure optimal and efficient outcomes.

Qualifications Required: Occupational Therapy Qualification. Evidence of successful completion of Level 1 and Level 2 lymphoedema training courses. Current full registration held with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA) or equivalent, and eligibility for OTA membership

Desirable: Postgraduate qualification in one of Occupational Therapy, Public Health, Research, and/or Health Management or working towards the same.

Skills & Experience: Senior Occupational Therapist with a minimum of seven years’ clinical experience, with demonstrated clinical expertise and leadership in cancer services and lymphoedema management. Well-developed leadership and supervision skills, including experience in leading clinical teams and promotion of professional competence and growth of other staff. Demonstrated understanding of continuous quality improvement principles, including skills in evaluation and implementation of evidence-based practice and modification of service delivery. High level of communication and interpersonal skills to promote teamwork, and a proven ability to relate effectively to people at all levels of the organisation.

Benefits: Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia. Flexible Health Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance. On-site car & bike parking opportunities, deducted e-tax. Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness. Child Care Services at The Alfred are managed by KU Children’s Services. All applications require a cover letter and curriculum vitae.

Send enquiries to, Anthea Udovicich, Deputy Occupational Therapy Manager

Applications close at 11.00pm on Tuesday 11th of Feb 2025

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Email: a.udovicich@alfred.org.au Phone: 0408484099