Permanent part time opportunity to provide advanced level clinical review and advice on the management of inpatients and outpatients with complex clinical presentations referred from throughout the State.

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About the role

Permanent part time opportunity to provide advanced level clinical review and advice on the management of inpatients and outpatients with complex clinical presentations referred from throughout the State. Lead and co-ordinate the delivery of advanced occupational therapy services in the Plastics and Reconstructive surgery.   

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Lead evidence-based reviews and undertake service improvement and planning at the Occupational Therapy department including the provision of professional leadership and change management skills in the development and knowledge translation of evidence based clinical practices, procedures, protocols, and education materials to advance occupational therapy services and professional standards.
• Independently develop, monitor, and report on RBWH Plastic and Reconstructive Services by accurately and concisely recording all patient interactions and workload measurement statistics to facilitate the analysis of service trends, actively influence practice change and contribute to service and caseload management and planning within the team.
• Apply advanced-level communication and interpersonal skills to advocate for acute management of plastic and reconstructive surgery and in working collaboratively with patients and their families, multidisciplinary team members across the continuum of care to facilitate integrated management, ensure optimal service provision, enhance health outcomes, and meet the needs and priorities of RBWH inpatients, the community, Queensland Health, and relevant stakeholders within and outside the profession and facility.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• RBH639777 Role Description (PDF, 458KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
  Application Kit