TCP Allied Health Professional - Occupational TherapistJob no: 877259
Work type: Full time
Location: Far North
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health
Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – WhyallaAHP2 | Full Time | OngoingBase Salary Range: $88,255 - $102,240 p.aIn addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).Become part of our team and help change the lives of patients in our region with your commitment and skill! About Us: The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breathtaking views, endless adventures, and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you'll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends, and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.
You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline-specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You'll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.
Site and Service: Whyalla Hospital Whyalla Hospital and Health Services is a large regional hospital comprising 75 beds, including flex beds and a designated High Dependency Unit. The hospital provides a wide range of services, including emergency, medical and surgical, maternity, rehabilitation, mental health, and outpatients. Whyalla Hospital's Cancer Resource Centre is one of the largest in regional South Australia, including six chemotherapy chairs, outpatient care, and counselling services. It is also one of three stroke services in regional SA, providing specialised treatment for suitable stroke patients 24/7, supported by metropolitan stroke units.
Relocation and Accommodation Assistance: Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2024.Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply.Support and Training: Supervision – as per the Regional LHN Allied Health Supervision Framework.Access to Professional Development funding.Scholarships may be available to undertake a Certificate of Rural General Practice/Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice via the Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway (AHRGP).Access to contextual Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training (specific to the region) and access to Aboriginal Liaison Officers and Aboriginal Health Practitioners.Links with Rural Support Service (RSS) for useful resources and professional support and/or Clinical Governance.About the Role: Step into a transformative role as a TCP Allied Health Professional - Occupational Therapist, where your clinical expertise and specialized knowledge will drive the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the needs of our local community.
In this role, you'll operate with increased autonomy, guiding and mentoring less experienced allied health professionals, assistants, and students while being an integral part of a dynamic multi-professional team. You'll employ a blend of preventative strategies, early interventions, and advanced treatment approaches to deliver exceptional care and improve outcomes.
About You: Must hold a recognised qualification within a relevant Allied Health profession and be eligible for practicing membership of the relevant Professional Association.Apply professional expertise, developing generalist/specialist knowledge, clinical competence, and experience to provide professional services to client groups in circumstances requiring increasingly complex practice skills.Exercise professional judgment in the selection and adaptation of established methods, procedures, and techniques within the profession.May provide a broad range of clinical and consultative services across a range of service settings, including one-on-one, group-based and health promotion activities.Manage and prioritise personal workload and support others in developing workload management plans, including in the allocation of team resources.Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) Applicant Information: 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.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.Want To Know More? Contact: Selina Ashton - Team Leader (Nursing OOHS FUNLHN), 0410 643 391, ******
Application Closing Date: Friday 22nd November 2024 - 11.55PM
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