SA Health
Job reference: 886425
Location: 5011 - WOODVILLE SOUTH
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Central Adelaide Local Health Network The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville South Salary AHP-2 $88,255 - $102,240 p.a. (pro rata) + superannuation and salary packaging Salary AHP-3 $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. (pro rata) + superannuation and salary packaging Part-time working 22.5 hours per week and temporary up to 30/6/2025 About the role
AHP-3 The Senior OT demonstrates a specialising level of professional knowledge and skill and is responsible for the daily management, coordination, and supervision of occupational therapy to CAPCS to ensure efficient and effective clinical service provision in line with current best practice. The Senior OT informs and advocates on a wide range of issues as they pertain to the palliative care patient group.
The Senior OT plays a leadership role in the CALHN Occupational Therapy Network as well as contributing in State and National organisations that provide strategic directions in progressing occupational therapy in palliative care. The Senior OT collaborates with other clinical seniors to actively promote and contribute to research and evaluation to inform improvements in clinical practice, and holds a portfolio relevant to services on behalf of CALHN OT. As part of this portfolio responsibility, the Senior OT is required to develop, nurture and promote increased expertise and service improvements in the portfolio area, to represent CALHN on relevant committees, and may be required to contribute to or manage relevant projects.
AHP-2 As a member of a multi-disciplinary team the Occupational Therapist will provide a comprehensive palliative care occupational therapy service to palliative care patients, their families or carers in the delivery of high quality, palliative care services that result in appropriate care for patients at the end of life. This role will also assist the Senior Occupational Therapist with the development of CALHN palliative care policies and practices; participate in educational, quality improvement and planning activities; and be required to provide professional/clinical supervision to AHP1 Occupational Therapists, Allied Health Assistants, undergraduate and post-graduate Occupational Therapy and work experience students.
Qualifications
See job pack for qualifications.
About CALHN
The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South Australia's major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.
We're looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.
Benefit of Joining CALHN
At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:
Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing. Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied. Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program. Onsite Facilities: Convenient paid car parking facilities ensure easy access. Team Support: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey. Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.
Application Information:
Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.
Job ref: 886425
Enquiries to:
Tracy Kroon, Business Consultant, Specialty Medicine 2
Phone: 8222 6582
Email:
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 29 November 2024
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information
886425 RD AHP-2.pdf
886425 RD AHP-3.pdf
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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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