Occupational Therapist

Lmhn; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff health programs

Career development opportunities

Salary packaging options

Flexible working arrangements

Staff gym and pool access

Job summary

Bendigo Health in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, is seeking a Grade 3 Occupational Therapist to join the Psychiatric Services team. The successful candidate will deliver comprehensive occupational therapy to patients across inpatient and residential settings, while supervising Grade 2 OTs, students and allied health assistants, and contributing to service development.

The position offers an ongoing full-time role within a dynamic health service that embraces new technologies, with a salary per

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive occupational therapy services to patients within the designated caseload in inpatient and residential services of Bendigo Health Psychiatric Services
• Provide support, supervision and direction to Grade 2 occupational therapists, students and allied health assistants as required
• Contribute to the development of the service

Job description

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• Support for career progression and development
• A strong attitude to teaching and learning
• A dynamic and growing health service that embraces new technologies

The Position

Position Title: Occupational Therapist
Classification: YB24 - YB27
Salary per fortnight (exc. super): $3,682.00 - $4,232.20
Hours per fortnight: 80 Hours (With an ADO every 4 weeks)
Employment Status: Ongoing Full Time

All staff at Bendigo Health should have, or aspire to the personal qualities, knowledge and skills as described in the Bendigo Health Staff Capabilities Statement. Refer to link at top of page.

The Bendigo Health Occupational Therapy Department provides services in acute, sub-acute and community based settings including physical and mental health services. The Grade 3 Occupational Therapist (OT) is a valuable member of the allied health team and contributes to patient care at Bendigo Health by providing high quality occupational therapy services within a multidisciplinary setting.

The purpose of this Grade 3 Occupational Therapist position with Mental Health is to:

• Provide comprehensive occupational therapy services to patients within the designated caseload in inpatient and residential services of Bendigo Health Psychiatric Services
• Provide support, supervision and direction to Grade 2 occupational therapists, students and allied health assistants as required
• Contribute to the development of the service

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision to be a trusted regional healthcare service recognised for delivering exceptional care, being a great place to work, and being deeply connected to our community.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including:

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

The Clinical Operations Division encompasses acute, cancer and mental health services. We provide a wide range of general medical, surgical and specialty services including but not limited to; Oncology, Cardiology, Renal, Emergency, Women’s and Children’s, Critical Care, Specialist Clinics, Cancer Clinics and Mental Health Services.

Within a state-of-the-art hospital, our Ambulatory and Critical Care, Medical Services, Surgical Services and Women’s and Children’s (including an Early Parenting Centre) areas use the latest technologies to provide excellent care. Our world class Cancer Centre uses a multi-disciplinary, integrated approach to treat specific cancers. The Cancer Centre offers medical oncology, radiation oncology, specialist nurses, clinical trials and cancer research, palliative care, and a Cancer Wellness Program.

The Mental Health Service provides psychiatric care and treatment across a large catchment covering the Loddon Mallee region. Family sensitive practice is central to our models of mental health care and best practice ensures the identification, inclusion and support of families, carers and children.

Each year our onsite Specialist Clinics provide over 100,000 service events, we also see more than 60,000 people in our Emergency Department and welcome around 1700 babies into the world. The Clinical Operations Division assists with the admission of more than 50,000 patients into the hospital each year.

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

Need more information? Please contact Rebecca Beesley, Nurse Unit Manager on 03 5454 8571 for a confidential discussion.

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Act with Respect X | We are proud to be a Respect X Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more: www.respectx.com.au

If you are an existing Bendigo Health employee, please ensure you apply with your Bendigo Health email address.