Senior Occupational Therapist Supportive & Palliative Care
* Access generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport and more.
* A challenging, inspiring and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference
Exciting Senior Occupational Therapist Level 4 opportunity in Supportive and Palliative Care across the NSLHD. 22 hours per week available now until 4th May 2027 with potential for extension.
Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time until 4 May 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification:Occupational Therapist Level 4
Remuneration:$63.81 - $65.36 per hour
Hours Per Week:22
Requisition ID:REQ661476
Who we are:
We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.
Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
* Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
* Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
You will be based at Royal North Shore Hospital in the Occupational Therapy Department however you will be responsible for provision of this service across the NSLHD as demand requires. There are two of these positions across the NSLHD and therefore rotation to the second site at Hornsby Kuringai Hospital may occur negotiated between the clinicians and the two site managers.
What you'll be doing
This Senior Occupational Therapist, Supportive and Palliative Care role is a clinical specialist who is required to facilitate the transition of patients from inpatient health facilities in NSLHD to home (or other suitable accommodation) for end-of-life care. As such, the position will be required to apply a high level of expertise in their clinical area of palliative care. Integration with the consult palliative care teams, MDT staff including acute care OTs, clients families & carers and external integrated care links is key as you respond to referrals from across the LHD sites.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
* Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy and current Australian Occupational Therapy registration (AHPRA).
* Demonstrated advanced communication and negotiation skills including verbal, written and multidisciplinary liaison. Advanced decision making and advocacy skills including collaborative stakeholder consultation.
* Evidence of advanced clinical skills and demonstrated significant experience in the provision of occupational therapy services for palliative care clients including complex equipment prescription at Level 3 or above.
Experience in and ability to initiate, lead, complete quality improvement initiatives along with service development initiatives.
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