Acute Services Lead - Occupational Therapy (Gr 4)

Posted:
11/4/2024, 4:20:07 AM

Location(s):
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ⋅ Victoria, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Job Description:

Occupational Therapy Acute Services Lead (Grade 4)

Location: St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM)
Position: Part-time, Permanent (32 hours/week)
 

Join Our Team at SVHM!
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is seeking a dedicated and passionate Occupational Therapy Acute Services Lead to enhance the quality of care provided in our acute services. This leadership role aims to foster a culture of learning, teaching, and research, ensuring that our clinical practice remains at the forefront of the field.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leadership: Provide strong and effective leadership in Occupational Therapy, promoting best practices, modeling excellence in clinical care, and fostering a patient-centered approach.

  • Lead Acute Clinical Service Development: Spearhead initiatives that enhance clinical services, ensuring equity, access, and high-quality care for all patients.

  • Education and Training: Deliver up-to-date, clinically relevant education that meets professional standards and expectations, fostering continuous development among staff and students.

  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate within a multidisciplinary and inter-professional environment to support holistic patient care and enhance service delivery.

  • Culture of Learning: Promote a culture of reflection, continuous learning, and workforce development, encouraging innovation and evidence-based practice.

  • Develop an Engaged and Resilient Workforce: Foster a supportive environment that encourages staff well-being and professional growth.

The classification range for this position is VG14 - VG17 ($123,609 - $136,203 per annum, pro rata if part time).

What We’re Looking For:

  • A qualified Occupational Therapist with relevant registration and significant leadership experience in acute settings.

  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities and a passion for education and mentorship.

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to foster collaboration across diverse teams.

  • A commitment to ongoing professional development and quality improvement initiatives.

  • Completion or commencement of relevant post graduate qualifications

Working at St Vincent’s:
SVHM is a leading teaching, research, and tertiary health service that provides a diverse range of adult and older adult clinical services. We are driven by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity, and Excellence.
 

Why Join SVHM?
At St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, we pride ourselves on our dedication to delivering high-quality, value-adding care. By joining our team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of Occupational Therapy within our acute services while contributing to a supportive and dynamic work environment. This position offers excellent career progression opportunities.

We also offer:

  • A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs

  • Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

  • A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)

  • Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

  • Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

  • Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
     

How to Apply:
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a difference in the lives of patients and students, please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter, detailing your relevant experience and vision for the role.

Join us at SVHM and be a part of our commitment to excellence in health care!

If you would like a copy of the Position Description, please contact [email protected]

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Allison Farley - Manager, Occupational Therapy and Hand Therapy [email protected]

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

30 November 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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