Occupational Therapist Grade 2
- Grade 2 Occupational Therapist- Full Time ongoing opportunity
- Join our supportive general medicine team
- Based at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, City Campus
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
An opportunity exists for a grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy team at Royal Melbourne Hospital within the acute general medicine stream. This team provides clinical services to a wide range of clients who have a variety of medical conditions. This role is part time and will provide clinical assessment, intervention and discharge planning. The role is supported by a grade 3 full time general medicine stream leader, OT research leader, OT workforce manager and the OT manager.
The RMH OT acute general medicine team provides assessment, intervention and discharge planning for patients with a variety of medical conditions. Services are provided from RMH city campus.
Your success in this role, will be in your ability to
- Supervise and contribute to the education of junior occupational therapists and allied health assistants
- Ensure excellent, evidence based and patient centred care including assessment, intervention and discharge planning
- Build relationships with patients, relatives, staff and relevant services in order to provide appropriate services and information
- Demonstrate effective communication strategies within a multi-disciplinary team
- Participate in the staff clinical supervision program
- Participate and drive research
Your Contribution
- Recognised degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- Professional registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
- Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication
- Emergency and safe working practices in the hospital
- Time management and prioritisation skills
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.