Grade 2 Occupational Therapist - Acute Services

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.

Grade 2 Occupational Therapist: Acute Services 

• Permanent Full Time (1.0 EFT / 80hrs) + ADO (part-time applications will be considered) inclusive of 1 weekend shift per fortnight
• Occupational Therapist Grade 2 Classification (VF6-VF9) 
• Located at The Alfred
• Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging

About the Team

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.

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, development and career progression.
• Unique opportunity to gain clinical experience and specialist expertise in a range of diagnostic groups.
• Roles that are also well supported to encourage new, emerging or transitioning Grade 2 clinicians to continue to develop their clinical and leadership skills.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy team at Alfred Health in a permanent capacity.

The successful applicant for this Grade 2 Occupational Therapy position will apply their knowledge, skill and expertise to deliver excellent clinical service to patients in the acute services across a range of diagnostic groups including acutely unwell general medicine, gerneral surgery and trauma/orthopaedics patients. The Occupational Therapist will provide high-quality assessment and intervention to promote occupational performance, contribute to timely progression of care and facilitation of discharge pathways to home and the community for these patients. The will work closely and collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to contribute to patient centred comprehensive care. 

Grade 2 clinicians have an important role in leading 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. At Alfred Health, the Occupational Therapy service delivers a seven-day model of care. This role includes one weekend shift per fortnight (0.9EFT on weekdays and 0.1EFT on weekends) to assist progression of care and clinical service delivery at the acute site.

Skills and Experience Required

• A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in occupational therapy
• Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, and eligibility for OTA membership
• Clinical experience and knowledge of client-centred, occupational service delivery in an acute setting
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and modify service delivery in accordance with evidence-based practice
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary team with strong interpersonal skills 
• A strong commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Flexibility and adaptability in both clinical service provision and interactions with the team
• Experience in supervision of junior staff and students is highly desirable

Experience/Qualifications

• B. App Sc (OT), B. Occupational Therapy, MOT prac or recognised equivalent.
• Full Registration held with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• 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.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness. 
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services.

If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV. 
Any queries please contact Anna Kennedy, Acting Deputy Occupational Therapy Manager, on 0408 484 099 or [email protected].
Applications closing 11pm AEST, Sunday 29th September 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. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au