Occupational Therapist - Advanced (Lymphoedema)

Metro North Hospital & Health Service; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Higher employer superannuation 12.75%

Salary packaging

Leave entitlements

Annual leave loading

Career development opportunities

Safe and flexible work environment

Job summary

Metro North Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist - Advanced (Lymphoedema) to provide expert clinical review and management for inpatients and outpatients with complex lymphoedema. The role supports the RBWH Multidisciplinary Lymphoedema Service and works across state-referred cases, with a focus on high-quality, evidence-based care.

The ideal candidate will lead service improvement, provide professional leadership, and collaborate with senior management to develop culturally responsive,

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced level occupational therapy services for complex lymphoedema cases.
• Lead evidence-based reviews and service improvement within the OT department and lymphoedema service.
• Advise senior management on professional standards, resource needs and prioritisation of services.

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Advanced (Lymphoedema)

Permanent part time opportunity to provide advanced level clinical review and advice on the management of inpatients and outpatients with complex clinical presentations referred from throughout the State, the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) Multidisciplinary Lymphoedema Assessment Clinic, and the Surveillance and Early Identification of Lymphoedema Service (MLAC & SAIL).

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Exercise advanced level professional judgement and apply extensive evidence based clinical knowledge and skill in the independent delivery of advanced level occupational therapy clinical services of a complex and varied nature for persons with complex Lymphoedema in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
• Lead evidence-based reviews and undertake service improvement and planning at the Occupational Therapy department and RBWH Multidisciplinary Lymphoedema Service levels including the provision of professional leadership and change management skills in the development and knowledge translation of evidence based clinical practices, procedures, protocols, and education materials to advance occupational therapy services and professional standards in relation to Lymphoedema care.
• Act as the primary point of contact for RBWH lymphoedema occupational therapy services and apply advanced level evidence and judgement in the provision of authoritative clinical and strategic advice to the Director Occupational Therapy, the Chronic Disease Occupational Therapy Team Leader, and other senior management, colleagues and relevant internal and external stakeholders regarding occupational therapy lymphoedema service professional standards, complex clinical cases, management of resources and the prioritisation and development of culturally responsive, safe, and high-quality acute clinical services.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.