Senior Occupational Therapist & Stream Leader Grade 3 - Hand Therapy

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

Three fixed term part time contracts available:

1. 0.4EFT (4 days per f/n) 2/12/2024 – 9/05/2025
2. 0.7EFT (7 days per f/n) 3/02/2025 – 31/01/2026
3. 0.3EFT (3 days per f/n) 3/02/2025 – 9/05/2025

Relevant to all positions:

• Grade 3 classification VG3 – VG6
• Located at Alfred Health
• Great staff benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging
• Opportunity to work in a supportive organisation with opportunities for personal growth, development and career progression

The Department

Alfred Health Occupational Therapy Services operates across The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals, with clinical services aligned to Alfred Health's strategic goals and operational performance targets. Clinical service provision is focused on inpatient care, as well as outpatient services across a spectrum of specialties including aged care, plastic and orthopaedic, neurological, trauma, spinal, amputee and burns. The Occupational Therapy Service is committed to the provision of high-quality, evidence-based care, and strongly values professional development and clinical supervision.

The benefits of working within the Occupational Therapy department at Alfred Health include the following:

• Access to regularly scheduled Professional Development opportunities and cross-campus education, supported by a strong clinical supervision framework.
• A commitment to developing your clinical, non-clinical and leadership skills with a focus on promoting personal development and career progression and providing opportunities to participate in Research and Quality Improvement initiatives.
• A focus on work-life balance and employee well-being with access to formal employee support programs.
• Unique opportunity to gain clinical experience and specialist expertise in a range of diagnostic groups.

The Role

An exciting opportunity exists for experienced Occupational Therapists to join the Alfred Health Occupational Therapy (OT) Hand Therapy team as a senior clinician. The person in this role will bring a high level of clinical expertise to support patients across a range of Alfred Health outpatient clinics including, Plastics, Burns, New Fracture and Brachial Plexus clinics. They will apply this knowledge, skill, and expertise to provide high quality clinical service provision and to lead and develop the clinical practice of individuals and/or teams.

An important part of this senior role is that the occupational therapy clinician will have the opportunity to lead various teaching/training and quality improvement activities across the Occupational Therapy Service, Allied Health directorate, and clinical program, and will represent Allied Health on allocated committees. In addition, they will be responsible for the supervision and mentoring of junior Occupational Therapy staff, Allied Health Assistants and/or occupational therapy students. 

It is a requirement of all Alfred Health staff that they may be required to work across all Alfred Health site (The Alfred, Caulfield Hospital and Sandringham Hospital) including weekends and public holidays, based on clinical service demands.

Qualifications Required 

• B. App Sc (OT), B. Occupational Therapy, MOT prac or recognised equivalent.
• Post graduate qualification (Masters level) in one of Occupational Therapy, Public Health, Research and/or Health Management OR Accredited Hand Therapist (AHT) as credentialed by the AHTA, or working towards same.
• Full Registration held with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Member of OT Australia (or eligible for membership).
• Current Victorian Driver’s License (unrestricted).

Essential Experience Required 

• Minimum seven years’ clinical experience in Occupational Therapy or equivalent (including a minimum of four years in clinical specialty area)
• Demonstrated clinical expertise and leadership in hand therapy.
• Well-developed leadership skills, including the ability to undertake professional supervision and promote professional competence of other hand therapy staff.
• A clear understanding of Hand Therapy Service strategic priorities specific to a large, public health care provider.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services.

If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.

Any queries please contact Anna Kennedy, Occupational Therapy Deputy Manager, on 0408 484 099 or Anna.Kennedy@alfred.org.au.

Applications Closing Dates:

1. 0.4EFT (4 days per f/n) 2/12/2024 – 9/05/2025: closing 11pm AEST, Thursday 28th November 2024.

Please note, applications for this position will be closing earlier due to the timeframe of filling this role.

2. 0.7EFT (7 days per f/n) 3/02/2025 – 31/01/2026: closing 11pm AEST, Saturday 14th December 2024.

3. 0.3EFT (3 days per f/n) 3/02/2025 – 9/05/2025: closing 11pm AEST, Saturday 14th December 2024.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au