Employment Type : Permanent Part Time
Position Classification : Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration : $54.76 - $56.54 per hour
Hours Per Week : 20
Requisition ID : REQ447456
Location : Westmead

Where you'll be working
Western 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.

What you'll be doing

The Occupational Therapist (OT) role is an integral part of the Renal Supportive Care Multidisciplinary team providing holistic comprehensive assessment within the community/ and or hospital setting to a specialised group of patients with End Stage Kidney Disease requiring supportive care in their last weeks, months or years of life.

The OT will develop measurable and realistic goals, care plans and priorities for timely intervention and implement and review the care plan with the team, client and/or carer and provide education and information to clients, carers and staff regarding ongoing intervention, equipment and community resources and ensure close liaison, communication and timely referrals to other team members and service providers.

The Senior Occupational Therapist will demonstrate advanced reasoning skills and will operate autonomously with minimum direct clinical supervision providing care to the clients of the Renal Supportive Care (RSC) program. The OT will prioritise and monitor individual caseload to ensure timely access to services including SASH, My Aged Care, Enable and TACP.

The Senior Occupational therapist will have advanced clinical reasoning skills and be able to apply these within home visits when providing recommendations for environmental modifications, energy conservation and equipment prescription.

Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District

Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW, (not available for temp employees- remove if position temporary)
Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

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 you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport)

Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.

Essential Criteria:

Qualification: Degree in Occupational Therapy
Registration: Current Registration with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).

Selection Criteria:

Demonstrated high level of clinical expertise and knowledge in the assessment and management of clients with complex conditions including experience in palliative care and/or chronic illness across community or hospital settings
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature
Ability to provide clinical support, education and consultation to health professionals in area of specialty
Demonstrated commitment to evidence based practice and quality improvement
Excellent communication skills and ability to produce written documentation of a high standard
Current driver's licence (including P1 or above) and willingness to use for work purposes. This may include driving long distances across the LHD

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For role related queries or questions contact Milad Francis on Milad.Francis@health.nsw.gov.au / 0448 482 366 OR Julianne Gibbons on Julianne.Gibbons@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 30th November 2023

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