Occupational Therapist - Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

120057.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Clinical Assessments, Therapeutic Interventions, Recovery-Oriented Care, Person-Centred Care, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Psychosocial Support, Functional Needs Support, Clinical Reporting, Allied Health Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 11.5 months with possibility of extension and or permanency Classification: Health Professional Level 3 (PN 25983) Salary: $111,639 - $120,057 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: The Canberra Hospital, ACT Section: Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services Closing Date: 12 April 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions • 12.5%25 Superannuation. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. About the Role: There is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join the Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based occupational therapy services, including comprehensive clinical assessments and individual or group‑based therapeutic interventions. The role contributes to recovery‑oriented, person‑centred care within a multidisciplinary team environment and supports the functional, psychosocial, and occupational needs of consumers. Operational and clinical reporting for this position will occur through Allied Health leadership, with professional governance provided by the relevant Occupational Therapy discipline lead. The role is part of a collaborative Allied Health team that works together to support consumer goals and promote high‑quality, safe, and effective care. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. • Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Sarah Toohey on (02) 5124 0596 or at Sarah.Toohey@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy services, including comprehensive clinical assessments and individual or group-based therapeutic interventions. The role contributes to recovery-oriented, person-centred care within a multidisciplinary team environment and supports the functional, psychosocial, and occupational needs of consumers.