Occupational Therapist

Lead & deliver high-impact OT care in acute wards at Maitland Hospital - support patients & mentor peers in this dynamic senior role

Remuneration: $56.69 - $58.52 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: The Maitland Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Hours Per Week: 35
Requisition ID: REQ549724
Applications Close: Sunday 16th February 2025

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

 
About the role:

This role will see you deliver clinically prioritised occupational therapy services to patients in the acute wards at Maitland Hospital, including medical, surgical, intensive care, and paediatric units. This senior clinical role involves managing a busy caseload while providing support and guidance to fellow occupational therapists.

You will be supported by the Site Senior OT, as well as colleagues both at Maitland Hospital and in the wider Lower Hunter OT team. To aid your success in this role, full orientation and training will be provided.

About You:

We are looking for someone with extensive hospital-based experience handling a diverse range of clinical conditions, and a strong understanding of community support services for patient transition and complex care management. The ideal candidate will also have experience supervising and mentoring students and fellow occupational therapists.

Requirements:

• Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA

 
Additional Information:

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.  
• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.  

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For role related queries or questions contact Sophie Wainwright on Sophie.Wainwright@health.nsw.gov.au