Oral Health Therapist Level 2, Wollongong

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Oral Health Therapist Level 2 (with Full Extended scope)Location: Wollongong
Remuneration: $88,379 – $101,211 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ503802
Applications Close: 28 July 2024What you’ll be doingWe are seeking enthusiastic Oral Health Therapists to join our multi-disciplinary team providing clinical services within attained scope of practice. We invite Oral Health Therapists with Ageless Scope of Practice in Oral Health Therapy to apply for the position.Salary & Year level will be dependent on experience and number of years in full time study for eligibility to Level 1 or Level 2 – in accordance with the Oral Health Therapists (state) award.Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.Talent PoolThis recruitment may be used to create a talent pool / eligibility list where candidates may be offered casual, ongoing permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 18 months.Please note: If you’re an overseas resident with a temporary visa, you can still apply for a job with ISLHD. To be eligible for a permanent appointment, applicants must be an Australian citizen or Australian resident.Applicants holding temporary visas with working rights may be considered for a temporary appointment up to the expiry date of their visa. However, this option is only available when no suitable applicant for a permanent appointment is identified.This role is a Category A role. Preferred applicants will be reviewed for compliance and required to maintain compliance with the screening, assessment and vaccination requirements, relevant to your position, as outlined in NSW Health policy directive on .For positions designated as child-related employment, or positions that may result in proximity to children, you will be required to obtain a clearance number from the Office of the Children’s Guardian.To obtain a WWCC clearance number, follow the instructions on the website of , which includes completing an online application form and then attending a or a NSW Council Agency that provides Road and Maritime Services, to provide proof of identity and pay for the WWCC to be completed.Please note that a volunteer WWCC (which is free) cannot be used for paid employment.Selection Criteria * Current registration as a Dental/Oral Health Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

• At least 3 years clinical experience and demonstrated ability to work under minimal professional supervision
• Demonstrated capacity to carry out a full range of professional dental tasks including examination, investigation, treatment planning and treatment of patients, and exercising independent professional judgement on routine clinical matters.
• Willingness to supervise Level 1 oral health/dental therapists and technical and support staff as required.
• Willingness to teach and supervise undergraduate students, including those on clinical placements.
• Willingness to assist in the development of policies, procedures, standards and practices, and participate in quality improvement activities
• Current NSW Drivers licence Class C (or equivalent) and ability and willingness to travel for work purposes. This may involve driving relatively long distances within the local health district.

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