NSW Government

Occupational Therapist (Level 3) - Memory and Cognition Clinic

🔍 Camperdown, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital | Sydney

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REQ538416 Requisition #
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3 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $54.76 - $56.54 per hour + Annual leave loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 16
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital 
Requisition ID: REQ538416


In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!




Where you'll be working
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
     
What you'll be doing
Exciting opportunity to work as a Senior Occupational Therapist within the multidisciplinary Memory and Cognition Clinic at RPA Hospital. The position works collaboratively with patients and carers to provide early intervention for people with a new diagnosis of dementia or cognitive impairment.
The position is responsible for leading, guiding and managing the delivery of occupational therapy services to the clients of the Cognitive and Memory Disorders Clinic at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. As a senior clinician the occupational therapist will be responsible for the provision of an efficient and effective occupational therapy service  through the application of high level clinical expertise and knowledge in the management of patients with cognitive and memory disorders. This will include the assessment of clients within either the clinic setting or their home and provision of therapeutic interventions which will include the education of clients and carers. The post holder may be responsible for the clinical supervision of occupational therapy staff and will receive ongoing supervision and support from the Head of Department (or delegate).
    
       
For more information, please view the Position Description

The Requirements
  • Must hold qualifications recognised for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and experience at Level 2 or higher and a current NSW Driver’s Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
  • Demonstrated advanced high level clinical expertise and knowledge of dementia and neurological conditions which may impact cognition.
  • Demonstrated high level verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences and provide education to patients/carers.

    

    

The Benefits

  • Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus 
  • Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
  • Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
  • Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

     

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits

    

Working for SLHD

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).

     

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

 

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

 

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

 

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For enquiries, please contact Michael Berbari on 0477 345 045 or via email at michael.berbari@health.nsw.gov.au



Applications Close: 17 December 2024

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