Allied Health Assistant - Occupational Therapy Department

An exciting opportunity to join the established Occupational Therapy team at Ryde as an Allied health assistant. The position joins a supportive team of Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Assistants providing therapy programmes to inpatients at Ryde Hospital both with Acute Care and Rehabilitation which includes a day programme. You will have the opportunity to participate in training and service improvement and work collaboratively within the wider Multi-disciplinary team.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: $30.63 - $34.63 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ593905

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

Based at Ryde hospital within the Occupational Therapy team.

Ryde Hospital is having an incredible $479 million complete hospital redevelopment that will transform the delivery of healthcare for the Ryde local community.

The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment will result in new health facilities and enhanced services including emergency, ICU/critical care, inpatient units, outpatient/ambulatory care services and much more.

Construction commenced in early 2023, and will provide you with a wonderful and exciting opportunity to be part of the Ryde team to change the future health services for the Ryde Community completely.

What you'll be doing:
This position works across the Ryde hospital site providing assistance and support to the Occupational Therapy team in the delivery of an efficient and high quality Occupational Therapy Service.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria: