• Reference Number : refs/018928
• Directorate : Clinical support and Therapeutic Services
• Number of Posts : 2

• Package : R359 622.00 Per Annum Plus benefits
• Enquiries : Mrs. T. Alli 011 489 0292

Requirements :

• BSc Degree in Occupational Therapy. Currently registered with the HPCSA as an Independent Practice Occupational Therapist. One year community service experience completed. Experience in Mental Health will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• To provide optimal and evidence based Occupational Therapy individual and group treatment for in- and out*- patients in the area of OT: Psychiatry. Administer standardised and clinical assessments to patients requiring FCEs and other clinical reports. Facilitate the referral process for in-patients (i.e. down referrals, etc.). To provide essential undergraduate student, pupil, community service and other clinical and non-clinical supervision as part of the package of services provided departmentally. Participate in the mentorship and training of community service therapists and students programs. Assist with unit management of OT psych services. To perform and complete departmental administrative functions including data compilation, stock management, various internal and external meetings, submission of monthly reports in all sectors. Plan and prepare for all internal and external audits within the hospital as well as departmentally. Administer PMDS and evaluation of junior level staff. Participate and implement the departmental policy on training and continuous professional development. To ensure departmental standards are met for effective patient service delivery, in line with the Ideal Hospital Framework. Knowledge of current health and public service legislation, regulations and policies. Sound knowledge of clinical theory, practice and ethics relating to the delivery of Occupational Therapist services within a hospital setting especially within the Mental Health sector. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and in a changing environment and under pressure through interpersonal relationships, ward rounds and meetings etc.

Notes :

• Helen Joseph Hospital is committed to the pursuit of diversity, redress and will promote representation in terms of race, disability and gender. The Institutional Employment Equity Plan will be considered in the process of filling the posts. Applications must be submitted on a New Version of Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated cv. Copies need not be certified when applying for this post. The communication from HR department regarding the requirements for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Successful candidates will be subjected to OHS medical surveillance as required by HBA regulations within the OHS Act 85 of 1993, reference check and verification of qualifications will be conducted. Applications must be submitted at Helen Joseph Hospital, No. 1 Perth Road Auckland Park, Johannesburg. (There is an application box at hospital entrance – ask Security Officers on duty for assistance). Alternatively, applications can be posted to Helen Joseph Hospital Private Bag X 47, Auckland Park, 2006; Attention: Human resources department. PLEASE NOTE: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Helen Joseph Hospital

Closing Date : 08-09-2023

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.