Grade 2 Occupational Therapist: General Medicine

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: General Medicine
• Fixed Term Position until August 2025
• Full-time at 80 hours per fortnight inclusive of ADO (part-time applications and flexible working hours are also encouraged and will be considered)
• Occupational Therapist Grade 2 Classification (VF6-VF9)
• Based at The Alfred
• Opportunity to work in a supportive organisation with opportunities for personal growth, development and career progression 
• Great Staff Benefits!

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. 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.
• Roles that allow opportunities for autonomy and leadership for Grade 2 clinicians looking for career progression opportunities into more senior roles.

The Position

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and skilled Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Thearpy team at Alfred Health. This position is based at Sandringham Hospital, which provides healthcare to acute inpatients and outpatient clinics. The successful applicant will apply their knowledge, skill and expertise to deliver excellent clinical service to acutely unwell general medicine and orthopaedic inpatients. 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 care and quality of life for older patients. At Alfred Health, the Occupational Therapy service delivers a seven-day model of care. This full time position includes one weekend shift per week.  

At a Grade 2 level, Occupational Therapists are required to display autonomy of practice, whilst also contributing collaboratively to the multi-disciplinary team. There will also be opportunities for Grade 2 clinicians to be involved in 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.

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 
• Experience in supervision of junior staff and students is highly desirable

Staff Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Onsite staff gym (Alfred Hospital)
• Modern onsite library facilities, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance 
• Staff Car Parking (subject to availability)

Applications should include both a cover letter and a current curriculum vitae.

If you are interested in this role please don’t hesitate to contact Anna Kennedy, Deputy Occupational Therapy Manager on 0408 484 099.

Applications close Tuesday, 13th August 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