21 Oct
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NSW Health
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Campbelltown
21 Oct
NSW Health
Campbelltown
Senior Occupational Therapist (Lvl 3) - Campbelltown Hospital - Perm PT
South Western Sydney Local Health District
REQ702100
Requisition ID: REQ702100
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, up to 15 hours per week
Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.29 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
The Occupational Therapy Department is seeking an experienced clinician to join our Acute Services Team at Campbelltown Hospital as part of our weekend service. The Level 3 Senior Occupational Therapist will work within the acute team to provide clinical expertise in the management of acute care patients across the acute wards providing chronic and complex care to a variety of patient caseloads; including general medical, aged care and neurology. This position suits someone with a strong understanding of patient flow and a passion to think strategically around managing demand and long length of stay patients. This position will work alongside the senior team to provide leadership and governance to acute care services, as well as providing clinical support and supervision to Level ½ OT’s and AHA’s. This role encompasses a strong multi-disciplinary focus to ensure positive patient outcomes and deliver high quality Occupational Therapy services.
- Join our Acute Services Occupational Therapy team at Campbelltown Hospital and use your advanced clinical skills with complex medical, surgical,
neurological and geriatric presentations to support patients with complex needs, guide junior staff, and help shape patient flow across a busy acute service.
- Provide clinical leadership in one of South Western Sydney's most energetic acute care environments.
- Play a key role in patient flow initiatives, helping patients receive the right care at the right time while supporting timely and safe discharge planning.
- Mentor and support junior Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Assistants, fostering clinical growth and best practice.
- We're looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our acute service at Campbelltown Hospital. More than just a senior clinical role, this is an opportunity to join a team that is passionate about patient care, committed to supporting each other and known for bringing energy, innovation and a sense of fun to the workplace.
Are You the Right Fit?
We're looking for someone who thrives in an environment where curiosity, initiative, and collaboration drive everything we do. You'll thrive in this role if you have
- An experienced Occupational Therapist with a strong background in acute hospital care and confidence managing complex clinical presentations.
- Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning and the ability to make autonomous decisions in a dynamic environment.
- Strong communicator who builds effective relationships with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams.
- Skilled at identifying clinical risks, escalating concerns appropriately and supporting safe patient care.
- Organised and adaptable, with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
- Enjoys mentoring others and providing clinical support to less experienced staff.
- Brings a proactive, solution-focused approach and thrives in a role that combines leadership with direct patient care.
- Committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-informed Occupational Therapy services.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy or other qualification deemed appropriate by the employer, withregistration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Demonstrated advanced clinical skills and significant experience in the provision of occupational therapy services within Acute Services
- Demonstrated experience participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process
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