• Gain hands-on experience in a multidisciplinary hand therapy team.
• Work with both trauma and chronic condition patients in diverse settings.
• Access strong mentorship and professional development opportunities.

Join a supportive team, collaborate with surgeons, and access strong mentorship while advancing your clinical skills in a dynamic setting

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is enthusiastic about making a significant impact in our dynamic healthcare setting and contributing to our positive team culture. We seek someone who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and takes pride in delivering high quality services to both our patients and the organisation. We value a commitment to continuous professional and personal growth, supported by a dedicated team and management.  
If you are seeking a diverse and stimulating work environment, our major trauma hospital offers exposure to a wide range of caseloads and clinical specialties, providing ample opportunities to expand your skills. Working at Westmead Hospital will allow you to significantly impact patient outcomes while advancing your professional development. 
 
About the role

This is a temporary full-time position within our department working as a Level 1/ Level 2 Occupational Therapist within the Hand Therapy team. The Hand Therapy team is multidisciplinary and consists of both Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapists working cohesively within the service. This position will be responsible for a clinical caseload consisting of treating patients in both an inpatient and outpatient setting as well as working with the surgical team in a clinic setting. The caseload is primarily trauma with a small component of treatment of chronic conditions.
We are seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist who has a strong interest and has previous clinical or placement experience in hand therapy. New graduate Occupational Therapists are welcome to apply. You will be supported by a senior Occupational Therapist working in hand therapy. There is a strong focus on providing evidence-based practice and professional development within the team and you will have opportunities to participate in a both internal and external education.

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualification:Degree or Diploma recognised by AAOT-NSW
• Registration:AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist

Selection Criteria:

1. Previous post graduate experience, in hand therapy or other relevant clinical area
2. Demonstrated a strong interest in treating hand injuries and conditions, including some post graduate experience in splinting
3. Skills in planning, implementing and evaluating intervention programmes
4. Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
5. Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills
6. Demonstrated effective time management and organisational skills
7. Current valid Australian driver’s licence
8. Commitment to ongoing education/professional development, quality improvement and research, with an interest to be become an associate member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association (AHTA) and work towards becoming an Accredited Hand Therapist (AHT)

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• Review the detailed Position Descriptionfor insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore theselection process,employment checks,outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Keerthana Sritharan at [email protected] or on 8890 6500.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visithttps://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

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Please note:A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible fortemporary employmentfor a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.