Hand Therapist
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- Health Clinician
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- REQ578236 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1, Occupational Therapist Level 2, Physiotherapist Level 1, Physiotherapist Level 2
Remuneration: $37.03 - 52.83 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 33
Requisition ID: REQ578236
Applications Close: Sunday 8 June 2025
Want to work in a dedicated multi-disciplinary Hand Unit? Be part of an amazing and thriving team of Hand Therapists?
The Role
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. Also to provide high level Hand Therapy services within the role and function of Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital.
Hand Therapists in the Hand Unit at Sydney Hospital work as designated Hand Therapists, using a case management model of practice. That is during a patients journey in the service they will ideally have one Hand Therapist to provide and coordinate their rehabilitation. The Hand Therapists working in Hand Therapy at Sydney Hospital have a caseload that is comprised of approximately 90% traumatic hand injuries.
Where you'll be working
The Hand Therapy Unit works as part of the Hand Unit at Sydney Hospital. The Hand Therapy Unit is staffed by Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. The Hand Therapists provide specialised Hand Therapy assessment and treatment to inpatients at Sydney Hospital, the outpatient Hand Clinics at Sydney Hospital and Hand Therapy outpatient appointments.
Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital is steeped in history, with a legacy of nursing and medical firsts to its credit and has paved the way in many clinical areas - both nationally and internationally.
Sydney Hospital is Australia's first hospital and dates from the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788.
Today, Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospitals’ state of the art facilities and professional staff provide a unique blend of general and specialist medical services for the public and community, including a 24 hour emergency services, general medicine including close observation unit, perioperative services, specialist hand and eye surgery.
The Hospital is in the heart of the Central Business District in Sydney. :
- Directly across the road from Martin Place and St James Station
- Walking distance to various Bus stops
- The Light rail is a walking distance on George St and the metro station
- Walking distance Ferry terminal at Circular Quay
- For staff who drive to work subsidised parking is available on site.
Benefits:
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!
- Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Inner city location with direct access to eastern suburbs beaches, restaurants and transport links that are right at the front door
For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page
Selection Criteria:
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.
- Demonstrated strong interest in treating hand injuries, including post-graduate experience in casting or splintage
- Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise a range of written and verbal communication skills and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
- Demonstrated experience in clinical improvement activities with a willingness and commitment to participate in improvement activities.
- Meets relevant tertiary qualifications standard i.e. Current registration within AHPRA : For Physiotherapists: current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia For Occupational Therapists: current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Jade Wong on Jade.Wong@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
