Grade 3 Subacute Occupational Therapist: Acquired Brain Injury

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.

• Fixed term until September 2025 (Parental Leave Cover)
• Full-Time at 80 hrs per f/n (part-time applicants will be considered)
• Grade 3 (VG3-VG6)
• Located at Caulfield
• 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 PD opportunities and cross-campus education, 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 opportunity 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 Acquired Brain Injury Unit
Alfred Health's Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation Centre provides rehabilitation services for people with moderate to severe acquired brain injuries including traumatic brain injuries, stroke, hypoxic brain injuries, and other causes of non-progressive brain injury. The service is comprised of a 42-bed inpatient rehabilitation service, a community rehabilitation service, and a 4-bed transitional living service.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and skilled senior occupational therapist to provide high-quality assessment and management of patients within the Inpatient ABI Rehabilitation Service. Along with the clinical responsibilities in this senior role, you will provide leadership and regular clinical supervision to staff and students. You will also coordinate and contribute to quality improvement activities within the ABI Service. Our ABI Service provides you with access to regular clinical supervision, opportunities for continued professional development, and being part of a friendly and supportive team.

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) including weekends and public holidays, based on clinical service demands.

Qualifications Required:

• Occupational Therapy Qualification
• Post graduate Qualification (Masters or PhD level): Clinical or Management (or in progress).
• Current full registration held with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA) or equivalent.
• Member of OT Australia (or eligibility for membership) or equivalent.
• Current Victorian Driver’s License (unrestricted).

Skills & Experience

• Minimum seven years’ clinical experience in Occupational Therapy or equivalent (including a minimum of four years in clinical specialty area)
• Extensive clinical experience in and knowledge of patient-centred, occupation-based practice Occupational Therapy for patients with acquired brain injury
• Specialist skills in assessment and management of patients with acquired brain injury.
• Previous experience in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.
• Ability to lead, supervise and provide professional development and support to staff and students.
• Evidence of previous involvement in the development and implementation of quality improvement activities.

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.

Please send enquiries to Danielle Sansonetti (Grade 4 Occupational Therapist -Acquired Brain Injury Unit) on 9076 7423 email [email protected]

Applications closing at 11 pm Monday, 27 January 2025

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 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