Level 3 Occupational Therapist- Palliative Care

Remuneration:

About us:

There aren’t many places in the world where you hear the words ‘I love where I live’ spoken daily. But you do in Taree, Forster, Tuncurry and the surrounding Barrington Coast. We have the perfect lifestyle.

• Beautiful Rivers, pristine beaches, lush green mountains, a thriving community full of various cultures, lower housing prices, and higher living standards.
• The business community thrives with a new university precinct and fantastic career opportunities.  
• We are just three hour’s drive north of Sydney, two hours north of Newcastle and one hour south of Port Macquarie.

The Manning Hospital Occupational Therapy Department has an excellent opportunity for a versatile, experienced professional to join their dynamic team on a temporary part time basis!

About the role

As a Palliative Care Occupational Therapist, you will deliver highly specialised services to patients under the Community Palliative Care team. You will play a crucial role in supporting patients' end-of-life care by working closely with Palliative Care Specialist Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health teams. This position also maintains a strong connection with the Cancer Service Occupational Therapist and the inpatient Occupational Therapy team.

This role is shared with a 0.4FTE Palliative Care OT, ensuring five-day service provision. Your responsibilities will include attending weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, effective clinical handovers, and providing leave relief for the Oncology OT role.

About you

You are a compassionate and experienced Occupational Therapist dedicated to delivering patient-centred end-of-life care. You possess:

• Strong time management and communication skills.
• The ability and willingness to travel within the sector as required.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Experience in palliative care, complex equipment prescription, and pressure care (highly desirable).
• A willingness to support less experienced staff and students.
• A commitment to service planning, implementation, and evaluation.
  
  

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in palliative care or a related field (desirable).
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence and ability to travel as required.
  
  

What we can offer you

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by meaningful work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero.
• Proximity to shopping and other services.
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees).
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees).
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses).
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - supporting your work-life balance.
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing.
• Fitness Passport for discounted gym access for you and your family.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
• Opportunity to work with a range of experienced professionals in a supportive environment.

Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Melissa Minard on Melissa.Minard@health.nsw.gov.au


Additional Information

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.