Allied Health Clinical Coordinator - Acute at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, SouthlandSouthland Hospital, Health New Zealand - Southern Permanent role, 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) with additional clinical hours requiredSalary band: $117,420 - 122,570 per annum, pro-rataLead Acute Care Coordination and Optimise Patient Flow Are you passionate about enhancing patient outcomes and streamlining service delivery? Join the Allied Health Unit at Southland Hospital as an Acute Clinical Coordinator, where your leadership will directly impact the quality and efficiency of patient care. This permanent 0.5 FTE role combines hands-on clinical responsibilities with a central focus on coordinating patient flow in the acute wards.
Mo te turanga - About the role As the Clinical Coordinator, your primary responsibility will be to optimise service delivery by overcoming barriers to patient flow and enhancing collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Working in consultation with the line manager, you will coordinate a team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Allied Health Assistants to ensure smooth and efficient care transitions and enable timely, effective, and holistic patient care.
You will: Direct the daily utilisation of staff, balancing skill mix and resources to meet patient needs.Support referral triage and caseload management to ensure patients receive prompt and high-quality care.Address challenges in patient pathways and transitions to optimise patient flow and outcomes.Coordinate staffing requirements, including leave planning, to maintain service coverage.Facilitate interprofessional communication, fostering collaboration across the wider healthcare team.This role demands a comprehensive understanding of service specifications, multidisciplinary team roles, and clinical pathways, to ensure seamless patient flow.
To excel in this role, you'll need to be the following: Patient-focused: Dedicated to ensuring patients receive the right care at the right time.A New Zealand Registered Allied Health Professional: With at least five years of clinical experience (three in acute care) and a current Annual Practicing Certificate in a relevant Allied Health Therapy discipline (Social Worker, Physiotherapist, or Occupational Therapist).A strategic thinker or problem-solver: Skilled in addressing barriers to patient flow and optimising care pathways. You will be highly organised, honest, trustworthy, and open to feedback.A strong collaborator: Able to foster effective teamwork and partnerships across disciplines. You must understand the roles of each of the allied health professions within this clinical area of practice.Committed to equity: Demonstrated experience implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in healthcare.Leadership experience in a healthcare setting.Why join us? At Health New Zealand - Southern, support your professional growth and personal well-being with:
Lifestyle benefits: Short commutes, stunning coastlines, and a family-friendly community.Career development: Opportunities to develop and support your career.Convenience: Free parking for Southland employees, subsidised gym memberships, discounted health insurance, and retail discounts.Holiday perks: Access to discounted staff holiday accommodation in Te Anau and Central Otago.The Allied Health Clinical Coordinator will be required to provide direct clinical care within a relevant scope of practice in the acute wards.
Utu whanui - Salary range This role belongs to the DHB/PSA Allied, Public Health, Scientific and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement and falls between Designated B, step 1 ($117,420 p.a) and Step 3 ($122,570 p.a).
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.
For further information please contact James Boyd Recruitment Advisor, all conversations will be confidential in nature at ******.
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following: Occupational health assessment.Police Vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks.Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only).Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern
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