Occupational Therapist - Advanced (Lymphoedema)

Queensland Health; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 60.000 - 90.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working arrangements

12.75% superannuation

Salary packaging

Leave entitlements

Annual leave loading

Descripción de la vacante

Queensland Health's Metro North Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist - Advanced (Lymphoedema) to provide high-level clinical review for inpatients and outpatients with complex presentations referred across the State.

You will lead service improvement, develop evidence-based practices, and act as a key contact for the RBWH lymphoedema service, guiding decisions for management of resources and patient care.

Formación

• Advanced level occupational therapy practice for complex lymphoedema cases.
• Lead service improvement and education materials development.

Responsabilidades

• Provide advanced level clinical review and advice for complex lymphoedema cases.
• Lead evidence-based reviews and develop education materials to advance OT practices.
• Provide authoritative clinical and strategic advice to senior management on service standards and resource priorities.

Conocimientos

Advanced OT

Descripción del empleo

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 the role

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.