Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead

About Us

Splash Paediatric Therapy is a well-established private practice with Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy services for children and families. We support children between 0-16 years in a clinic-based service with a strong connection to schools, kindergartens and the community.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join our team as the Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead. As a Clinical Lead, you will be responsible for the clinical leadership and development of our Occupational Therapy team, working alongside our team to provide high quality and evidence-based care to our clients.

This is a 6 – 12 month fixed term position.

About The Role The Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead is responsible for:

The learning and development of the occupational therapy team

Managing the clinical supervision framework for therapists including:

• Maintenance and ongoing improvement of the clinical competency framework for occupational therapists
• Delivery of clinical supervision
• Complex client support

Ongoing development of the occupational therapy service across the business

Clinical management of the occupational therapy team

Attendance and contribution at Splash Therapy team meetings and leadership meetings

Performance reviews for the occupational therapy team in conjunction with their operational manager

Why Work With Us

Competitive salary

Industry leading internal professional development program and external professional development budget with professional development leave

1:1 clinical supervision with a senior clinician

Monthly professional coaching sessions to support your career development

Role diversity – flexibility and variety in your calendar including flexible work hours, varied work

Career progression opportunities

Access to our Specialist Clinical Advisory Panel for expert advice

Extensive administration support

Newly renovated and well-resourced clinic spaces

Responsive, accessible leadership team with clinical backgrounds

Connect professionally and socially with a team of enthusiastic paediatric therapists and leaders

About you

Excellent verbal communication skills to liaise with colleagues, parents, teachers and other allied health staff

Excellent written communication skills

Ability to prioritise and manage a high volume of work

Report to, and provide advice and recommendations to senior management on relevant matters

Ability to work confidently and independently in a range of different settings

Minimum 5 years occupational therapy clinical experience

Professional indemnity and public liability insurance

AHPRA registration

Eligibility for OTA registration

Working With Children Check

Current Victorian Driver’s License

What now?

Get in touch with us, we’d love to meet you and tell you more about the day-to-day role. We’ll even show you what Google can’t (and feed you a snack or two).