About the role

The purpose of the role is to deliver high level occupational therapy services and leadership across inpatient services at Ipswich Hospital, working as a member of the Occupational Therapy service, delivering services to the patients of West Moreton Health.  Occupational Therapy Clinical Services within the 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:

• A high level of knowledge, expertise and skill in contemporary clinical practice standards for adult physical occupational therapy services relevant to the Clinical Services environment, and specifically inpatient Occupational Therapy services as recognised by clinical experience, professional development activities, post graduate education or formal qualifications.
• Broad understanding of the continuum of care, and well developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to work autonomously and flexibly with initiative in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Build 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.
• Demonstrated 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(PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )
• The successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Occupational Therapy and hold full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Occupational Therapist. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.

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 ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus ) 

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• 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.

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