Senior Occupational Therapist - Bowral Hospital Inpatients - Rural incentive offered
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ537188 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent full time, 38 hours per week.
Location: Bowral Hospital
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist – Level 3
Remuneration: : $108,595.00 - $112,114.00 PA + superannuation + you can receive an incentives package worth up to $5,000 in addition to your standard entitlements with the Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme
Requisition ID: REQ537188
Application Close Date: 08/12/2024
Interview Date Range: 11/12/2024 – 18/12/2024
Contact Details: Kimberley Grey - Kimberley.gray@health.nsw.gov.au - 02 4861 0369
Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme
This vacancy is eligible for an Attraction and Retention incentive under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, paid on a fortnightly basis.
The Attraction incentive for this position equates to:
Employees are responsible to understand the criteria of accepting and retaining the incentives paid and are recommended to seek financial advice prior to accepting an Attraction or Retention payment as part of their employment.
Find out more by viewing our FAQs or email SWSLHD-RHWIS@health.nsw.gov.au
About The Role:
This role will see you work within our inpatient acute team, you will deliver assessments, interventions to patients while working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. (common presentations in aged care, neurology, orthopaedic). You will also provide supervision and leadership to level 1/ level 2 Occupational therapists
As the inpatient senior Occupational Therapist there is also the opportunity to act as head of department for Occupational therapy during periods of leave.
Where You’ll Be Working:
A charming regional town, Bowral is located in the picturesque Southern Highlands of New South Whales. Bowral is the main business and entertainment precinct of the Southern highlands, from its brilliant Tulip gardens, award winning restaurants, cool climate wineries and boutique shops all just 90 minutes southwest of Sydney.
Bowral Hospital offers the best of all worlds - a rural hospital at the heart of the community, located in a beautiful country town, that is also supported by a network of major health centres including Liverpool and Campbelltown Hospitals. Rural health offers unique opportunities to work within the community and for career progression.
The Bowral hospital OT service is a team that supports each other and values everyone's unique experiences and skills. Bowral offers a breadth of opportunities for professional development of our staff as we care about our staff and the health of our community.
As the level 3 inpatient senior you will work in a dedicated and experienced team of Ots including the inpatient level 1-2 Occupational Therapists, community aged care and palliative care Occupational Therapists and paediatric senior OT.
The Bowral OT team Prioritise personal and career development for all team members, encourage active involvement in department decision-making and quality projects, provide tailored supervision to support professional goals and offer ongoing internal and external professional development opportunities.
About You:
We are looking for someone:
- With experience in the inpatient setting
- Who is a quick learner and a team player
- With experience working as part of an MDT
Requirements:
- Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
- Current drivers licence
Benefits available to SWSLHD staff
· ADO's each month (for full time employees)
· 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
· Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
· Salary packaging and novated leasing options
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Educational opportunities
- At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background and people with a disability to apply.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy or other qualification deemed appropriate by the employer, with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Demonstrated advanced clinical skills and experience in the provision of occupational therapy services within adult acute care inpatient setting.
- Demonstrated experience in the identification of evidence based practice and commitment to quality improvement
- Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision, mentoring of staff and/or students
- Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Kimberley Gray on Kimberley.Gray@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information
Workplace Giving Program
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information.
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
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At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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