Fixed Term Temporary part time opportunity to deliver advanced level, specialised, evidence based occupational therapy services within acute care across the Caboolture, Kilcoy and Woodford Directorate, providing expert clinical leadership, consultancy and complex care management to support patient flow and high quality patient centred outcomes across the continuum of care.

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About the role

Fixed Term Temporary part time opportunity to provide advanced clinical occupational therapy services within acute inpatient settings while leading and supporting the day‑to‑day operational delivery of Occupational Therapy services. The role provides specialist consultancy, leadership, supervision and service development within a multidisciplinary framework to ensure safe, effective and evidence‑based care for patients, carers and families across the Caboolture, Kilcoy and Woodford Directorate.

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 acute occupational therapy team by fostering and committing to patient safety and quality delivery of healthcare and service evaluation including staff supervision, service delivery, education and quality improvements.
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of workforce planning to meet service requirements, developing multidisciplinary capability as necessary.
• Provide expert guidance to service planning and lead the implementation of evidence-based reviews and service evaluation activities to support continuous quality improvement and maintenance of clinical practice standards within the occupational therapy service, and within specific clinical service areas, including multidisciplinary teams.
• Represent Occupational Therapy as a clinical expert, consultant and resource person on internal and external professional networks and/or committees

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

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts 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

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

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.

• Role Description - CAB682017 (PDF)
  
  Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)