We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality, complex, evidence-based services within the Community Transition Care Program. In this senior role, you will apply advanced clinical expertise, leadership, and professional judgement to support older people transitioning from hospital or subacute care back into the community

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About the role

The Senior Occupational Therapist will provide advanced clinical assessment, treatment, and case management services to a complex caseload within a geographically defined community population. This role supports older people following hospital discharge through a time-limited, restorative, low-intensity therapy program aimed at improving function and independence.

You will exercise a high level of autonomy and clinical decision-making, adapt practice using contemporary evidence, and provide leadership within the occupational therapy service. The role includes supervision and mentoring of junior occupational therapists, students, and allied health assistants, and active participation in service planning, quality improvement, and workforce development. Collaboration with medical, nursing, allied health, carers, and external stakeholders is central to achieving positive client outcomes.

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:

• Deliver high level occupational therapy clinical services across a variety of caseloads in a Community Transition Care setting in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
• Exercise independent judgement and problem-solving skills, in matters beyond routine practice with infrequent clinical practice supervision.
• Apply professional judgement to a complex caseload, adapting routine clinical practice using valid and reliable evidence.
• Provide case management service delivery to clients within the Community Transition Care Program.

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.

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

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.

• Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)
  
  COH679384 Role Description (PDF)