Occupational Therapist Grade 3/ Clinical Leader

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Occupational Therapist Grade 3/ Clinical Leader. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Part time Maternity Leave position until August, 2019
• Senior leadership opportunity
• Best practice implementation

About the Company

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent’s Health Australia and a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs more than 5,000 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. SVHM is one of Australia's leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers.


About Department

The Occupational Therapy Department provides a service across acute, sub-acute and community programs across three hospital sites. We are committed to providing a strong culture that encourages clinicians, in a collaborative process with clients, to integrate current research in clinical decision making to obtain the best outcomes. We work closely with the allied health and community services team to provide a quality allied health service that focuses on person centred practice that promotes Occupational Justice whilst incorporating the mission and values of the Sisters of Charity. We strongly promote the active engagement of continuing professional development and life-long learning.


About the Role

An opportunity currently exists for an Occupational therapist to join the Occupational therapy team on a fixed term, part time basis. The role is for a grade 3 clinician to lead the team both clinically and operationally at the St.Georges hospital campus in sub acute care stream. You will have experience in working with a neurological case load and a demonstrated knowledge to undertake relevant evidence-based assessments and interventions to support this patient cohort. You will be responsible for the development, implementation and delivery of a high quality occupational therapy service to inpatients of the sub acute stream at St.Georges hospital. This role requires proven skills in leadership, and supporting a team of therapist’s and staff; and to oversee the day-to-day operation of the occupational therapy service at St.Georges hospital with opportunities to work at the Fitzroy site as required.


Duties

• Undertake a clinical caseload and provide a clinically relevant service based on evidence based practice.
• Contribute to the planning and development of activities and services of the Occupational Therapy service as appropriate.
• Actively participate in the evaluation of the effectiveness of the Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation and GEM service.
• Staff clinical loads, annual leave, ADO’s and conference leave are effectively and efficiently managed in consultation with the occupational therapy manager.
• Foster and implement a culture of ongoing continuing education, research and translation of evidence based practice.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• A sound interest & working knowledge of Aged care and the Rehabilitation experience, and to provide a lead role in the effective occupational therapy contribution to care of the older person service provision.
• At least 8 years experience in the sub acute setting: physical rehabilitation or/and geriatric evaluation and management.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of and commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Commitment to evidence based practice and translation of evidence to practice

Benefits

• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff Car Park

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application

All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate conducted by The Victoria Police.


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