* Portfolio focus on Surgical, Trauma, Stroke  

* Supportive team environment for professional development

* Grade 2 Part Time position (0.5 EFT)

The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria’s largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.

We build teams that embrace our values – caring, excellence, integrity, respect, and unity.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic and friendly team. This new part time Grade 2 position is based at The Royal Melbourne Hospital - City Campus with a focus on stroke, surgical and trauma caseload.

The successful applicant will be committed to an interdisciplinary approach and have a well-developed understanding of health and occupational performance issues for clients who have experienced  trauma or neurological event. Supported by a multidisciplinary stroke team, this role is responsible for the delivery of efficient and evidence based occupational therapy interventions in the acute setting. Continuing professional development opportunities are offered within both the multidisciplinary team and the broader occupational therapy team. This role is supported by an Allied Health Assistant, Grade 3 Occupational Therapist and Grade 4 leader in Occupational Therapy Research.

Portfolio and supervision structures within the occupational therapy department will also provide opportunities for the successful applicant to participate in clinical governance activities, including quality and research projects.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital values personal growth and development and is committed to lifelong learning of all allied health staff.

Interested?

Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital https://www.thermh.org.au. If you have any questions or require more information, connect with us. We look forward to hearing from you.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and where required, a Working With Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement

We are a diverse workforce reflecting the community we care for.  We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTI.