Occupational Therapist - Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Sep, 26

Salary

108691.0

Posted On

03 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health Intervention, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Service Development, Health Promotion, Patient Care, Clinical Expertise

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 11 months with possibility of extension Classification: Health Professional Level 2 (PN 31846) Salary: $91,026 - $108,691 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT Section: Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services Closing Date: 17 June 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: Canberra Health Services has an exciting temporary opportunity for a motivated individual to join the Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services. In this role you will contribute clinical expertise to the multidisciplinary team, assist and contribute to the service development and therapy processes and support health promotion strategies within Canberra Health Services. You will also provide appropriate and safe Occupational Therapy clinical assessment and interventions with the aim of increasing an individual’s ability to live as independently as possible while engaging in meaningful and productive life roles and to build confidence and self- esteem using purposeful activity. If you are someone who leads with kindness, collaborates with respect, and strives for progressive, reliable practice, we want to hear from you. Please note: This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday. 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. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Jessica Page on (02) 5124 3618 or at Jessica.Page@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

Provide clinical occupational therapy assessments and interventions for adult inpatient mental health patients to increase independence and self-esteem. Contribute clinical expertise to a multidisciplinary team and support service development and health promotion strategies.