About the role
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of Occupational Therapy education and workforce development across Metro North Health. Supporting services across adult physical health, paediatrics and mental health settings, you will work with clinicians, students and new graduates to strengthen clinical education capability and build high-quality learning environments that support professional growth and excellent patient care.
As the Senior Occupational Therapist - Clinical Education Support Officer, you will coordinate clinical education programs, support supervisors in developing the next generation of Occupational Therapists and contribute to a statewide program that drives innovation, consistency and excellence in Occupational Therapy clinical education. The role spans multiple facilities and service areas, providing significant variety and the opportunity to influence workforce capability across the health service.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
Coordinate and support clinical education programs for Occupational Therapy students and new graduates, promoting high-quality, consistent learning experiences across Metro North Health.
Provide expert advice, mentoring and support to professional and operational supervisors, clinicians and stakeholders regarding clinical education standards and development opportunities.
Apply advanced Occupational Therapy knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to support students, new graduates and clinicians across a variety of practice domains and clinical settings.
Collaborate with local and statewide Clinical Educators, universities and service partners to strengthen clinical education capacity, capability and innovation.
Lead and contribute to quality improvement, service development and evaluation activities that enhance Occupational Therapy education and training outcomes across the health service.
Benefits when working for us
Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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