Student Educator - Occupational TherapistEmployment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 30th May 2024)Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 4Remuneration: $57.51 - $58.95 per hourHours Per Week: 14Requisition ID: REQ410974Where you'll be workingWestern Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd, and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.Successful candidates will be based at Westmead Hospital.About the roleThis is a rare and exciting opportunity to work in an innovative, evidence-driven and supported clinical education role with other experienced student educators. You will work closely with universities and support both students and occupational therapy clinicians during practice placements, engaging with educator communities of practice and research.We are seeking a motivated occupational therapist who has substantial prior clinical experience as well as expertise in supervising students and staff in the workplace. You will be working in a diverse and highly supportive department with positive team culture. Professional, personal and career development are highly valued within the team, and you will have the opportunity to contribute and make a difference.What you'll be doingThis position is responsible for planning, coordinating, supporting, and governing Occupational Therapy (OT) student placements in Westmead Hospital. This also involves a high-level of support, education, and training to Occupational Therapists to effectively manage students across emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. This position also holds a clinical caseload, delivering high-quality OT services across Westmead, aligned with Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) policies, procedures, and standards. This position is a vital role in ensuring the excellence of our future workforce.People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.Qualifications: Degree or Diploma recognised by AAOT-NSW.Registration: AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.Selection Criteria:Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy, eligible for membership to AAOT-NSW and holds general registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).Extensive clinical experience in Occupational Therapy in an acute care setting and experience in student supervision and education.Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated effective time management and organisational skills.Experience in supervision of professional staff.Commitment to ongoing professional development, quality improvement and evidenced based practice.Need more information?1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Katrina Hall on Katrina.DeCarvalho@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 13th of July 2023About the companyThe New South Wales Ministry of Health, branded NSW Health, is a ministerial department of the New South Wales Government.NoticeTalentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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