We
have one full time 12 month fixed term
position available for a Senior Occupational
Therapist to work in the Hand and Upper
Limb Clinic at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
(SCGH).
Part time appointments may
be considered for the right skill mix and job share arrangement.
Fixed Term appointments are made with the possibility of
extension(s) and / or permanency.
This is a rare opportunity
to work in a well-established public hospital Hand and
Upper Limb Clinic with highly experienced AHTA
accredited Occupational Therapy colleagues.
The clinic is acute, fast
paced and innovative, servicing predominantly Plastics as well as
Orthopaedics and Rheumatology outpatients.
This Senior position
provides expert consultancy to inpatient OTs and other MDT staff
for hand and upper limb patients and helps build capability across
the wider Occupational Therapy department in this specialised area
of practice.
This role is well supported
by a P3 Coordinator and leadership team, and you'll continually be
exposed to a unique and diverse caseload with plenty of
opportunities to learn through experience, supervision, education
and conference participation.
At SCGH we have supportive
professional development and career pathways in clinical, research
and leadership streams and are committed to helping you achieve
your career goals.
So, if you are excited to
work in this setting, we would welcome a conversation with you
about whether this opportunity would be a good fit with you career
goals and lifestyle.
Who We
Are
SCGH is one of Australia's
leading teaching tertiary hospitals.
Located at the Queen Elizabeth
II Medical Centre 4km from Perth city centre, SCGH provides a
comprehensive range of clinical services including trauma,
emergency and critical care, orthopaedics, general medicine,
general surgery, and cardiac care.
It is home to WA's only
comprehensive cancer centre and is the principal hospital for
neurosurgery and liver transplants.
What's On
Offer?
This is a rare opportunity
to gain employment within a large progressive public health service
and be part of a caring and creative team.
In addition to the great
salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
Generous
salary packaging
Diverse




and inclusive culture
A smoke
free environment
Flexible
leave arrangements
Professional development
opportunities
Paid
study leave
Flexible
working arrangements
Continuous
learning
Professional and
location-based allowances
North Metropolitan Health
Service (NMHS) supports flexible working practices and
consideration will be given to flexible work options, where
operationally appropriate.
What
Next?
Contact Bec Kevill on 08
**********on Mondays, Thursdays or Fridays to talk about how this
role could be a great match for your career aspirations.
We think you'll like
it here
Our Occupational Therapists
like working here, they love being part of a team working towards
shared goals, and we think you will like it too.
Watch this
video to find out what they have to say.
Ready to join our
team?
Applicants are required to
apply online at so
allow enough time to complete the online application process and
attach your documentation.
If you experience difficulties, please
contact Employee Services on ******** for immediate assistance
during business hours.
Your application should
include:
A
current curriculum vitae, which confirms
registration with AHPRA and summarises your qualifications,
skills, employment history and commitment to professional
development.
A brief cover
letter of no more than 2-3 pages, introducing
yourself and demonstrating your experience against Essential
Selection Criteria 2,3,4 and 6 as listed in the attached Job
Description Form
The
names and contact details of 2
professional referees.
It is preferable
that one of your referees is your current supervisor or
manager.
Eligibility to
Apply: To be suitable for appointment you must have
documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in
Australia.
WA Health engages staff in




positions of trust and responsibility.
WA Health policies require
applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity
checking as part of the appointment process.
As well as undertaking
a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be
required to undertake a working with children check (if required
for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment.
We may ask
referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of
ethical behaviour.
Please note that adverse information does not
necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part
of the appointment process.
Whilst this selection
process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may
also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the
health service.
In addition to this, should the successful
applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, another
suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.
Both
options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when
the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment
decision.
NMHS fosters an environment
of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences
a sense of belonging.
We celebrate the rich diversity of our
community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective
of those we care for.
We encourage anyone who aligns with our
values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to
apply for this role.
NMHS is committed to growing
the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and
Wellbeing Strategy.
As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of
the Equal Opportunity Act **** applies to this
position.
NMHS upholds the social
model of disability.
We welcome applicants who have disability and
endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and
flexibility.
If you have any access needs or require adjustments to
participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS
Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email ******.
Lodgement is system
generated.
Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date
will not be accepted.
We look forward to
receiving your application.

📌 Senior Occupational Therapist (Hand & Upper Limb Therapy) (Perth)
🏢 Department of Health (WA Health)
📍 Perth