Our Health Service is expanding!

This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our team at Gatton Hospital.

Working as a member of a multidisciplinary team, you will exercise independent professional clinical judgement in providing occupational therapy clinical services of a complex nature where principles, procedures, techniques, or methods require expansion, adaptation or modification, without the need for direct regular clinical practice supervision.

• Permanent part-time

• 45.6 hours per fortnight

Job details

About the role

The purpose of the role is to deliver high level occupational therapy services and leadership within Gatton Hospital, working as a member of the multidisciplinary team, delivering services to the patients of West Moreton Health.  Occupational Therapy Clinical Services within West Moreton Health include the provision of outpatient, inpatient and sub-acute clinical services.  Services may be provided in hospital, a clinic, or patient's homes.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

•    High level of knowledge, expertise and skill in contemporary clinical practice standards for adult physical occupational therapy services relevant to a rural hospital setting as recognised by clinical experience, professional development activities, post graduate education or formal qualifications.

•    Well-developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to work autonomously and flexibly with initiative in a multi-disciplinary team environment.  

•    Builds rapport with patients and demonstrate empathy, patience and respect in delivering a flexible service that meets patient's needs, in accordance with organisational goals.

•    Applies clinical evidence that support continuous improvement, including the ability to initiate, plan and evaluate local quality and service improvement activities.

•    Commitment to education and training including supervision of students and staff, as well as ongoing continuing professional development.

•    High level organisational skills, including the ability to effectively prioritise clinical caseloads and non-clinical tasks, and the ability to provide leadership and direction to students, HP3 clinical staff and assistants. 

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link  

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

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.

• WM632955_04 Occupational Therapist - Senior RD (PDF, 182KB)
  Role Description
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants