CCLHD - Occupational Therapist Level 3

Central Coast Local Health District; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued day off each month

17.5% annual leave loading

Parental leave

Novated leasing

Relocation assistance

Discounted gym memberships

Telehealth support

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Central Coast Local Health District is seeking an Occupational Therapist Level 3 to join Gosford Hospital on a temporary full-time basis. You will plan, coordinate and deliver high quality OT care to inpatients and outpatients, with clinical supervision of junior OTs.

The role requires registration as an OT with AHPRA, strong communication, and the ability to lead quality improvement and research activities within a multidisciplinary team. Applications close soon.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Occupational Therapy and registration as an OT.
• Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong initiative to lead quality improvement and research activities.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation of workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level clinical OT care to inpatients and outpatients.
• Supervise Level 1/2 OTs and support service improvements.
• Apply evidence-informed practice and independent problem solving.
• Maintain varied clinical workload while keeping up clinical expertise.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Independent professional judgement

Communication skills

Team leadership and supervision

Education

Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3

Remuneration: $2,329.84 - $2,405.33 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Gosford Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ693118

Applications Close: Monday 5th October at 11.59pm

Do you thrive in a team environment where your contribution truly matters? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist Level 3 (OT) to be an essential part of our team.

About The Opportunity

As an Occupational Therapist, you will plan, coordinate and deliver high quality clinical Occupational Therapy (OT) care to inpatients and outpatients

The Level 3 OT clinically supervises Level 1/2 OTs and facilitates the enhancement of the service through leading quality improvement and research activities.

In This Role You Will

• Provide high-level, evidence-informed clinical service to clients/patients, their families/carers and other health professionals for complex cases requiring advanced practice skills, independent operation and minimal direct supervision.
• Exercise independent professional judgement in solving problems and managing cases where principles, procedures, techniques and methods require expansion, adaptation or modification.
• Determine and recommend appropriate courses of action and interventions in collaboration with clients with acute and chronic health conditions.
• Maintain a high intensity, varied clinical workload whilst maintaining clinical expertise.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.

About You

• Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Occupational Therapy and registration as an OT with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency.
• Well-developed written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently with minimal direct clinical supervision, but also effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to innovatively lead team tasks, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement, professional development and research.
• Demonstrated advanced reasoning skills, independent professional judgement, effective time management and the ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to provide in-depth advice and education to enhance service delivery and guide and support others in service excellence.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?

Natalie McSwan

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

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

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [e-mail] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
• Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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