Occupational Therapist - Advanced (Lymphoedema)

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

12.75% Superannuation

Salary packaging

5% annual leave loading

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Metro North Health's RBWH Occupational Therapy service is seeking a permanent part-time clinician to provide advanced level OT management for complex lymphoedema across inpatients and outpatients. You will lead evidence-based reviews and contribute to service planning within the Lymphoedema Service.

The role requires expert clinical judgement, collaboration with senior management, and delivery of education materials to standardise high-quality care across the state.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced level occupational therapy services for persons with complex lymphoedema (inpatients and outpatients).
• Lead evidence-based reviews and contribute to service improvement and planning within the RBWH Multidisciplinary Lymphoedema Service.
• Deliver education materials and protocols to advance clinical practices and standards in lymphoedema care.

Job description

About the rolePermanent 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 youOur 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 HealthFlexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increasesBenefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packagingAdditional 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 leave5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workersRewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areasValue driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balanceBe 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/careersApplications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTEDThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.