Occupational Therapist
Paediatric Occupational Therapist Clinical Specialist
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist (Level 3)
Remuneration: $56.69 - $58.52 per hour
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ594445
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
In various Community Health Centres in each of the three sectors across Northern Sydney (Hornsby Ku-ring-gai, Northern Beaches and North Shore / Ryde)
What you'll be doing
The Senior Occupational Therapist (OT) works collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary Kids Compass Clinic Service, which is part of the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) Child, Youth and Family (CYF) Community Health Service. Professionally and operationally the role reports to the CYF Occupational Therapy Team Leader. Clinically the Kids Compass Occupational Therapist works as part of a multidisciplinary team providing screening, assessment, case management and short-term therapy programs within various community health centres in each of the three sectors across Northern Sydney (Hornsby Ku-ring-gai, Northern Beaches and North Shore / Ryde). This position has a specialist role in the management of children with suspected neurodevelopmental differences in the first 2000 days of life (pre-diagnostic case management and delivery of therapeutic programs). The Kids Compass Clinic is a family-centred, integrated clinical service that delivers clinical outcomes, improved patient flow, and improved efficiency for children with neurodevelopmental differences.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- A bachelor or post graduate degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA). Evidence of extensive clinical experience in Paediatric Occupational Therapy including extensive experience in assessment, planning and evaluating occupational therapy interventions for children aged 0-5 years presenting with complex developmental, social or health needs especially in the pre-diagnostic area, inclusive of experience as a Level 2 Occupational Therapist or equivalent.
- Demonstrated ability to provide trauma-informed care, and experience working in partnership with families to respond to the needs of vulnerable families and priority population groups.
- Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice, evidence of quality improvement and service evaluation skills and experience.
- Unrestricted NSW drivers’ licence (P2 licence acceptable).
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For role related queries or questions contact Robyn Potts on Robyn.Potts@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
