Senior Occupational Therapist (For serving HA staff only)

Rank\: Senior Occupational Therapist

Department / Cluster\: Department of Occupational Therapy, New Territories East Cluster

Pay\: HK$97,787 - $116,855 (HGPS Point 34 to 39) per month including Monthly Allowance

Up to 15% of total basic salary (after deducting the contribution of Mandatory Provident Fund by Hospital Authority) as end-of-contract gratuity may be offered to contract staff upon completion of the contract subject to satisfactory performance.

Key Responsibilities
I. Primary Function
To manage an occupational therapy service in the specialty. Management includes planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and coordinating all aspects of the service or department.

II. Key Result Areas / Job Description
1. Patient Care Process
(a) Perform assigned patients/clients care responsibilities and specialized consultation.
(b) Select, evaluate, and maintain competence staff in the specialized areas.
(c) Identify departmental/specialty program changes, develop and implement strategies to provide relevant cost-effective services.
(d) Handle complaints and all patient incidents.
(e) Promote and support all occupational therapy practice and clinical research.
(f) Contribute to innovation, advancement and improvement in OT practice.
(g) Establish, coordinate, and maintain effective relationships with other disciplines at hospital and cluster level, and in the community.
(h) Collaborate with other disciplines and administration in the development and implementation of inter-professional patient care program and evaluation systems.

2. Service Planning and Development
(a) Develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and guidelines within hospital, cluster, and corporate level.
(b) Participate in the development of hospital goals and plans and support organizational objectives.
(c) Support financial management through budget preparation and implementation; and develop and review related reports.

3. Quality and Risk Management
(a) Participate in inter-disciplinary and input on the development of systems, policies and procedures. Identify system dysfunctions and report to appropriate administrative personnel.
(b) Develop and implement quality improvement and assurance programs evaluation, and related systems.
(c) Ensure compliance with professional guidelines, standards, occupational safety and health requirements and ethics.

4. Knowledge and Skills
(a) Demonstrate and monitor professional and ethical conducts in all job-related activities.
(b) Communicate; establish rapport, form collaboration and partnership with peers and other health professionals both within and outside the hospital setting.
(c) Organize and prioritize work assignments. Conduct effective and efficient meetings. Ensure services are provided in a timely manner.

5. Training and Development
Participate in or organize training and development programs for OT and non-OT professional staff, assistants, supporting staff, volunteers and occupational therapy students.

Entry Requirements
1. Be a registered Part I (full registration) Occupational Therapist and have a valid Practising Certificate under the Allied Health Professions Ordinance; and
2. Practice as an Occupational Therapist for 10 years. Experience should cover at least 2 clinical areas with at least one area over 5 years’ hands-on experience; and
3. Completed a postgraduate training in Occupational Therapy
(e.g. Master Degree, HA Advanced Specialty Program or equivalent).
(Note\: Please refer to the List of Recognizable Qualifications for Appointment of Senior Occupational Therapist\: http\://hr.home/Doc/GA/SOT (Aug 2026).pdf)

Preferred Attributes / Exposure
1. Fluency in written English and Chinese as well as spoken English and Cantonese.
2. A post-basic academic or professional qualification.
3. A management qualification and/or experience.
4. Contribution to professional development including research, teaching and training.
5. Communication skill.
6. Empathy.
7. Commitment to patient care.
8. Leadership.
9. Interpersonal skills.

Remarks
1. Please refer to https\://www.ha.org.hk/haho/ho/hrd_jv/NotestoApplicants.pdf for “Notes to Applicants”.
2. Applicants are required to submit a written assignment in Powerpoint format (with 10 slides at max) on the following topic and upload in attachment together with your online application on or before VNC deadline (Late submission will not be considered)\:

“Outline a strategic plan for non-psychiatric Occupational Therapy service in an acute hospital undergo redevelopment project.”

Please specify the reference at the end of the written assignment. Please note that the written assignment is a part of the selection process. If you do not submit the written assignment, your application will be not considered.

Please submit application on-line on or before 3 November 2026. For enquiries, please telephone 3505 2991.