Grade 1 Occupational Therapist/ Physiotherapist

• Grade 1 Hand Therapist
• Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist
• Part Time, 24 Hrs per week, 12 Month Fixed Term 5/7/21 – 1/7/22

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

As one of the largest health services in Victoria, and a team of more than 10,000 strong, we provide a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical, and mental health services; as well as rehabilitation, aged care, outpatient and community programs. We are a designated state-wide provider for services including trauma, and we lead centres of excellence for tertiary services in several key specialties including neurosciences, nephrology, oncology, cardiology and virtual health.  

Surrounded by a Parkville Precinct of brilliant thinkers, we collaborate to set new benchmarks in health excellence – benchmarks that impact across the globe. While the work we do takes us in inspiring new directions; caring for each other, our patients and consumers is as essential to who we are, as any scientific breakthrough we make. We put people first - leading with kindness and working together, we excel as one Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Your new team 

• Join a supportive hand therapy team and large Hand Therapy Department
• Grade One learning opportunity in plastics and hand therapy –part-time, fixed term
• Busy trauma centre at Royal Melbourne Hospital

Your success in this role, will be in your ability to

We are looking for a suitably qualified Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Clinician (Grade 1) in this exciting opportunity to join a busy and enthusiastic team who prides itself on providing the best care to clients and the organisation.

• Grade 1 Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist with emerging clinical experience and skills in plastics / hand therapy
• The clinical caseload is largely traumatic injuries both in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
• Work alongside a senior clinician and Grade 2 OT in leading the treatment and management of this complex patient population.Clinical education and professional development is encouraged and supported.

Your Contribution

• Current professional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Clinical skills in comprehensive assessment, intervention and discharge planning

• Ability to manage a demanding workload, and effectively prioritise tasks
• Demonstrated interest in clinical area of hand therapy

Our Commitment to you

Here at The RMH we strive for excellence with a strong purpose that defines the work we do for our community – Advancing health for everyone, every day. This is the Melbourne Way.   

We believe our success comes from our people. We’re committed to the RMH being a great place to work and a great place to receive care. We have made a long-term commitment to strengthen our organisational culture through leadership, education and empowering our staff to Speak Up for themselves and each other.

This is a role where your passion and expertise can come together to create a truly defining career opportunity. It is a unique opportunity to help us transform the future of the RMH and ultimately ensure we continue to deliver world class healthcare. 

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are 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?

For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below.

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