Occupational Therapist Grade 3 - Ontrac

• Head of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy 
• Local physiotherapy and occupational therapy team members 
• Clinical leads and Directors in Cancer Allied Health and Psycho-Oncology programs and other multidisciplinary team members 
• Departmental support staff, including administration and specialist clinics 
• Medical & nursing staff in both inpatient and ambulatory settings 
• Research or quality project collaborators

• Clinical schools (tertiary and TAFE) / Universities and academic partners 
• Peter Mac satellite units 
• Wider Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) partners 
• Other agencies and health service providers 
• Relevant peak bodies including the Occupational Therapy Australia 
• Equipment suppliers 
• Consumers 

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy (Bachelor, Masters or equivalent) 
• Current AHPRA Occupational Therapy registration 
• A minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience as a practicing physiotherapist with specialist experience in oncology 
• Ability to provide clinical supervision and staff support 
• Experience supervising students and junior occupational therapists 
• Ability to initiate research and / or projects 
• Excellent communication skills, computer literacy, interpersonal and leadership skills 
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing education and professional development, particularly in oncology 
• Demonstrated occupational therapy assessment and practical experience in a wide variety of acute conditions, preferably within cancer populations 
• An enthusiasm for working in multi-disciplinary teams 
• Reliable, flexible and conscientious approach to patient management and workplace issues 
• Advanced level of interpersonal and conflict management skills 
• Demonstrated organisational, time management, planning and priority setting skills 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team 
• Valid Victorian driver’s license 
• Meet the standards in the Code of Conduct of OT Australia 

• Ability to consult and adapt treatments to the special needs of oncology patients 
• Interest or experience in an acute cancer care 
• Clinical experience in the delivery of occupational therapy services in acute cancer care, lymphoedema management and other health care settings 
• A wide range of acute clinical skills and experience (in particular, acute cancer care, palliative care and rehabilitation) 
• Expertise and interest in quality, research methodology and program evaluation 
• Post graduate qualifications in occupational therapy, lymphoedema or related field 
• Valid Victorian driver’s licence 
• Relevant peak body membership (OTA, COSA, ALA, etc.) 
• Ability to conduct a literature search and appraisal 
• Experience working or placement in an acute care setting 

1. Professional 

• Provides support to the Grade 4 Clinical Lead, in the provision of a professional service to the organization 
• Works effectively as a member of the discipline team 
• Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development 
• Acts within own professional and skill limitations 
• Acts according to professional and ethical standards complying with the code of ethics and legal requirements of the profession 

• Communicates in a timely and effective manner to Gr 4 Clinical Lead 
• Provides clinical leadership to physiotherapy and occupational therapy team, including assistants, students and casual staff 
• Provides expertise and leadership in cross-departmental projects/committees 
• Participates in regular supervision 
• Attends and documents continuing professional development to the registration standard of APHRA and Peter Mac policies 
• Provides and assists with supervision of staff and students 
• Knowledge of the principles and application of relevant legislation and policies 
• Represent the occupational therapy and physiotherapy department at various organisational events and hospital committees as required 
• Provide leadership in departmental implementation of organisational strategies and objectives 
• Provide up to date staffing rosters ensuring adequate cover provided 
• Liaise with the head of department, clinical lead, Nurse Managers, Allied Health Managers and Access Managers in relation to staffing shortages 

2. Patient Care 

• Demonstrates the ability to function independently as an occupational therapist 
• Maintains appropriate records 
• As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, provides specialist consultation and advice to other staff on treatment interventions 
• Assists in the planning, evaluation and development of clinical service delivery 
• Exercises a high level of interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with consumers, carers, family members, members of the general community and other professionals 

• Demonstrates experience and skill in clinical interventions 
• Provides assessment and evidence based treatment and advice to individuals, couples, families and groups 
• Completes patient records and statistics on the same day of appointment 
• Demonstrates high level communication skills and ability to work effectively with members of the MDT 
• Acts as a clinical resource within the organisation 
• Provides clinical opinion and guidance in complex cases 
• Contributes to the development and review of relevant organizational policies and clinical guidelines 
• Prioritises clinical caseload using appropriate strategies 

3. Education & Research 

Contributes to the training and supervision of students and clinical staff as appropriate. 
Provides education to multidisciplinary teams, the organization and community organizations 
Participates in research and quality projects 

• Active participation in undergraduate / postgraduate student program, e.g. supervision, education and liaison with the University supervisor 
• Supervises junior staff including documentation of development plans 
• Gives educational presentations as appropriate 
• Undertakes training to maintain up to date knowledge of latest clinical practice 
• Completes and/or leads 1-2 quality or research improvement projects per annum and encouraged to submit for conference presentations 
• Involvement in Departmental research activity as appropriate 
• Presentation and participation in conferences and other development opportunities as available 
• Participation in writing and submission of research grant applications 
• Participation and leadership role in professional body special interest group activity 
• Maintenance of up to date KPI data collection & reporting 
• Development and implementation of relevant outcome measures for departmental activity, in particular in the form of new KPIs 
• The establishment and implementation of clinical audit projects and other departmental and multi-disciplinary quality activities 
• Leadership and co-ordination of the training and education of other staff groups within the organisation on occupational therapy related topics, e.g. manual handling; fatigue management 
• Co-ordination of student placements (in conjunction with Grade 2) 
• Support and promote the capacity of AHA, Grade 1 and 2 staff to deliver student supervision and training 
• Provide student training and supervision