Senior Occupational Therapist Grade 3

• Provide excellent clinical assessment and therapy for patients in the acute stroke and neurology wards


• Be a leader in our supportive and collaborative Occupational Therapy team


• Fixed term full time in Medical Services until January 2023


• Based at the Royal Melbourne Hospital City Campus

The Grade 3 Occupational Therapist provides quality care to clients through exemplary clinical skills, effective communication, and leadership within a multidisciplinary team environment. The senior Occupational Therapist provides assessment, intervention and discharge planning for patients on the stroke and neurology ward. The Occupational Therapy team consists of over 50 staff members who work across the City and Royal Park Campuses in acute, sub-acute and community based services across a range of specialties. The team is a cohesive group of professionals who support and encourage professional development and career growth. The Occupational Therapy (OT) department is aligned with the broader Allied Health service. The role is supported by OT senior clinicians, Grade 4 clinical leader, OT workforce manager and the OT manager.

Your new role:

• Provide excellent, evidence based and patient centred care including assessment, intervention and discharge planning for patients in the acute hospital wards.


• Supervise and educate junior occupational therapists, allied health assistants and occupational therapy students.


• Demonstrate excellent communication strategies with patients, relatives, staff and relevant services in order to provide appropriate services, information and leadership.


• Actively lead and participate in Allied Health quality improvement initiatives and research.

About you:

• You have acute hospital experience with a collaborative working style.


• You have excellent communication skills and a passion for continued professional development for yourself and others.


• You are an AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist dedicated to providing evidence based practice.


• You value working with supportive and dedicated Occupational Therapists and multidisciplinary teams.

Benefit of working with the Royal Melbourne Hospital:

• Close proximity to excellent cafes and eateries and the University of Melbourne.


• Enjoy excellent work-life balance working in a supportive and collaborative team.


• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.


• Work alongside highly trained staff whilst providing compassionate and supportive care for all members of the community.


• Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals.


• Salary packaging options, monthly ADOs for Full Time staff (That’s an additional day off every month!), onsite car parking, close to public transport.


• Weekend workers may be able to access an additional week of annual leave as per EBA.

The RMH is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.

Interested?

If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us.

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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment and COVID-19 Vaccination (three doses) and 2022 Flu Vaccination prior to commencement.