Senior Occupational therapist Paediatrics

NSW Health; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to lead the development of a paediatric and neonatal OT service across two sites. You will work with inpatient and outpatient teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in a patient-centred environment.

The role requires AHPRA registration, extensive paediatric/neonatal experience, and the ability to supervise staff and students.

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist
• Extensive post graduate clinical experience in the assessment and management of paediatric patients
• Ability to supervise staff and students

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of paediatric and neonatal occupational therapy services across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals
• Provide high-level clinical expertise and independent professional judgement in paediatric and neonatal care
• Supervise and support Occupational Therapists, students and Allied Health Assistants
• Contribute to quality improvement, research and service development initiatives

Skills

AHPRA Registration

Paediatric OT

Clinical supervision

Quality improvement

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Senior Occupational therapist Paediatrics

Lead the development of a new paediatric and neonatal OT service
Make a meaningful difference to children, babies and their families
Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams at two hospitals

Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time (up to 30/9/27)
Position Classification:Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration:$61.31 - $63.29 per hour
Hours Per Week:23
Location:Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospitals

Where you'll be working
Join the Occupational Therapy team at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals, where you will play a key role in establishing and developing a new paediatric and neonatal Occupational Therapy service. You will work across inpatient and outpatient settings alongside experienced nursing, medical and allied health professionals in a collaborative, patient-centred environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a growing service and make a lasting contribution to paediatric and neonatal care across Western Sydney.

Lead the development of paediatric and neonatal Occupational Therapy services across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals.

Build strong relationships with medical, nursing, allied health and community stakeholders to support integrated care.

Contribute to a culture of collaboration, professional development, innovation and continuous improvement.

Support the supervision and development of Occupational Therapists, students and Allied Health Assistants.

Contribute to quality improvement, research, education and service development initiatives that enhance patient care.

What you'll be doing
As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will provide high-level clinical expertise and independent professional judgement in the assessment and management of paediatric and neonatal patients. You will help establish the foundations of a new service while delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.

Provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention, equipment prescription, education, home visits and referrals for paediatric and neonatal patients.

Develop, implement and evaluate the paediatric and neonatal Occupational Therapy service, including identifying appropriate resources, equipment and clinical processes.

Provide expert clinical advice, education and support to health professionals, patients and families.

Lead and participate in quality improvement, research, accreditation and service development activities.

Supervise and support Occupational Therapists, students and Allied Health Assistants while contributing to ongoing professional development.

Qualification: Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy

Registration: AHPRA Registration

Selection Criteria

Registration with AHPRA as an Occupational therapist

Extensive post graduate clinical experience in the assessment and management of complex paediatric patients, including infants in the neonatal special care unit and up to date knowledge of occupational therapy assessment and intervention in these areas.

Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels

Ability to provide in-depth advice and education to enhance service delivery and to guide and support others in providing service excellence, with the capacity to provide clinical supervision to other staff

Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature

Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff

Demonstrated commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning.

Ability to work a rotating roster, including weekends, public holidays and on call, if required. Ability to supervise staff and students

Need more information?

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.