Allied Health Expert Physiotherapy - Acute RespiratoryWe are seeking expressions of interest for the role ofAllied Health Expert in Acute Respiratory, available as a secondment opportunity through to 30 June 2025.
This part-time role (0.4 FTE, 16 hours per week) provides a unique chance to apply your expertise in acute respiratory care while supporting the ongoing development of our services.
You'll play a pivotal role in contributing to the strategic direction of Waitaha Canterbury and Te Tai o Poutini West Coast, focusing on improving patient outcomes through clinical leadership, service improvement, education, and research.
As an Allied Health Expert, you will contribute to clinical governance, enhance equity in service delivery, and support the development of a capable, diverse workforce.
You'll be working within an innovative, collaborative environment aimed at transforming care and improving outcomes for tangata whaiora and their whanau.
Key Responsibilities: Manage a complex clinical caseload and provide expert clinical advice, consultation, and support to staffActively contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based policies and strategies to improve patient care and service deliveryFoster the growth of a diverse and capable Kaiawhina workforce, delivering training and education in clinical and non-clinical areas, and promoting inter-professional collaborationLead and participate in research activities, clinical audits, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery and outcomesUphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and support equitable outcomes for Maori, ensuring culturally responsive care across all activitiesCompetency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthSkills and Experience: Post-graduate qualification or further relevant training in your specialty areaAdvanced clinical experience and expertise, with at least 5 years of relevant experienceProven leadership, clinical supervision, and staff development experienceExperience in service improvement, quality assurance, and research activitiesExpertise in clinical assessment, diagnosis, and care program developmentStrong communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholdersAbility to analyse and assess clinical data to inform decision makingResilient, adaptable, and able to maintain optimism in challenging situationsStrong commitment to professional development and a growth mindsetWorking for Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellnesses.
We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work.
It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us.
Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment.
If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Sunday 19th January.If you have any questions about the role, please contactAlex Jayat Al ******
Applications will be reviewed as received, therefore the advert may close early.
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