Senior Lymphoedema Therapist
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- Health Clinician
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- REQ534218 Requisition #
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- 4 hours ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 30-Jun-2029) - Job share may be considered
Position Classification: Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $54.77 - $56.54ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options are available to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay)
Requisition ID: REQ534218
Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours: 8 Hours Per Week
Senior Lymphoedema Therapist
Cancer Services and Innovation Directorate
About the role
Join us in this specialised role in managing lymphoedema as a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.
In this role, you’ll be part of the team providing comprehensive treatment for patients managing lymphoedema. You’ll provide treatments to help reduce symptoms and stabilise the volume of swelling, to facilitate exercise and physical activity and to support the management of side effects of having lymphoedema.
This role is based at Orange Health Service, Cancer Services team. In this role you will be responsible for the coordination of lymphoedema care for the early intervention and prevention of chronic lymphoedema for people undergoing surgery for breast cancer.
The Senior Allied Health Professional is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team, providing clinical leadership and high quality services to patients/ clients of the WNSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) in order to meet health and wellbeing needs.
You’ll work collaboratively with a team that consists of medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, haematologists, oncology registered nurses, oncology allied health and palliative care. In a collaborative, close knit team you will be well supported and your dedication will be seen and appreciated. You will be an integral member of the community where you’ll see the results of your care, build client relationships and see the appreciation of the community for the role you play in their health.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Lacey Healey on 02 6369 3406 or at Lacey.healey@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
- Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
- To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
- For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
