Grade 3 Senior Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy
Grade 3 Senior Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy
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Job Description
Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery improvement research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne from ambulatory to inpatient and home and communitybased services.
Grade 3 Senior Occupational Therapist Hand Therapy
Part time position: 0.8EFT / 60.8 hours per fortnight (days of work flexible)
Fixed term until 15th February 2026
Grade 3 classification VG3 VG6
Located at Alfred Health
Great staff benefits!5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging
Opportunity to work in a supportive organisation with opportunities for personal growth development and career progression
The Department
Alfred Health Occupational Therapy Services operates across The Alfred Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals with clinical services aligned to Alfred Healths strategic goals and operational performance targets. Clinical service provision is focused on inpatient care as well as outpatient services across a spectrum of specialties including aged care plastic and orthopaedic neurological trauma spinal amputee and burns. The Occupational Therapy Service is committed to the provision of highquality evidencebased care and strongly values professional development and clinical supervision.
The Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Alfred Health Occupational Therapy (OT) Hand Therapy team as a senior clinician. The person in this role will bring a high level of clinical expertise to support patients across a range of Alfred Health outpatient clinics including Plastics Burns New Fracture and Brachial Plexus clinics. They will apply this knowledge skill and expertise to provide high quality clinical service provision and to lead and develop the clinical practice of individuals and/or teams.
An important part of this senior role is that the occupational therapy clinician will have the opportunity to lead various teaching/training and quality improvement activities across the Occupational Therapy Service Allied Health directorate and clinical program and will represent Allied Health on allocated committees. In addition they will be responsible for the supervision and mentoring of junior Occupational Therapy staff Allied Health Assistants and/or occupational therapy students.
It is a requirement of all Alfred Health staff that they may be required to work across all Alfred Health site (The Alfred Caulfield Hospital and Sandringham Hospital) including weekends and public holidays based on clinical service demands.
Qualifications Required
B. App Sc (OT) B. Occupational Therapy MOT prac or recognised equivalent.
Post graduate qualification (Masters level) in one of Occupational Therapy Public Health Research and/or Health Management OR AccreditedHand Therapist (AHT) as credentialedby the AHTA or working towards same.
Full Registration held with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
Member of OT Australia (or eligible for membership).
Current Victorian Drivers License (unrestricted).
Essential Experience Required
Minimum seven years clinical experience in Occupational Therapy or equivalent (including a minimum of four years in clinical specialty area)
Demonstrated clinical expertise and leadership in hand therapy.
Welldeveloped leadership skills including the ability to undertake professional supervision and promote professional competence of other hand therapy staff.
A clear understanding of Hand Therapy Service strategic priorities specific to a large public health care provider.
Benefits
Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing throughMaxxia.
Flexible Heath Insurance coverage throughHCF Health Insurance.
Onsite car & bike parking opportunities Deducted PreTax!!
Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred throughProSportHealth and Fitness.
Child Care Services at The Alfred managed byKU Childrens Services.
If applicable specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.
Any queries please contact Helen Scott Grade 4 Occupational Therapist Plastics Hand Therapy & Burns Streamon
Applications Close at 11.00 pm on Tuesday 20th of May 2025
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Ministers Covid19 Mandatory Vaccination Order all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020 health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
