Senior Occupational Therapist - Hand TherapyLocation: Fremantle and MurdochUnit/Division: Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals GroupWork Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time, CasualThis is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) is the perfect place to start!SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth. Our vision is Excellent health care, every time.We are currently looking for passionate Senior Occupational Therapists with hand therapy experience to join our dedicated team at the Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group.This is a recruitment pool for casual, permanent full time, permanent part time, fixed term full time and fixed term part time appointments with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 29/08/2025.You will work on a rotating roster across two sites at Fiona Stanley Hospital and Fremantle Hospital.About the RoleAs part of a multidisciplinary team you will plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate Occupational Therapy (OT) services to patients in the clinical area of Hand Therapy using advanced OT clinical practice skills. You will plan, implement and evaluate patient safety and quality of care. You will supervise OT staff and support staff in the unit/clinical area, coordinate duties and manage performance. Practices as a Senior OT and ensure practice is in accordance to the OT professional and registration requirements, standards, codes and guidelines and SMHS policies and guidelines.Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital providing diverse services, including state rehabilitation, cancer care, mental health, maternity, and neonatal services, alongside specialized treatments like heart and lung transplants. Fremantle Hospital is a 300-bed facility focused on aged care, mental health, rehabilitation, and planned surgeries and medical services.If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:Your application should include:A copy of your current CVA statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pagesThe names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.Employee BenefitsOur employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistanceFlexible working arrangementsFlexible leave arrangementsOther professional and location-based allowancesAre you eligible? To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.auLodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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