Clinical Coordinators – Allied Health
Southland Hospital
Exciting opportunities for these 3 new part-time roles
Are you ready to step into one of these coordination roles?
0.5FTE – Acute Wards; 0.5FTE – Community; 0.5 FTE - Rehab
Internal Applicants Only
About the opportunities
The focus of these Clinical Coordinator roles is to provide support to the unit manager by taking on
delegated leadership and operational tasks for the team. You will be working collaboratively with all
health professionals within the wider multi-disciplinary team throughout the DHB in a way that is
consistent with the Organisation’s vision and values. This will ultimately benefit all our patients and
communities.
You will provide day to day clinical leadership and coordination to all of the Allied Health professionals
within either the Acute or Community clinical team. Through coordinating and implementing best
practice principles, developing and sustaining constructive relationships that enhance your ability to
influence, and by modelling a partnership approach with all stakeholders you will ensure smooth day-
to-day running of staff and resources within your designated area of responsibility.
About you
You will be natural, confident leaders who lead from the front and by example. Naturally a glass half full
person, you will be an adept problem solver, with the flexibility and confidence to make sound clinical
and leadership decisions on your feet. Your clinical credibility in your allied health profession will be
complemented by your advanced communication skills; you’ll be a natural at building successful
working relationships, and have proven experience in de-escalation and conflict resolution. You will
need to be a registered and experienced Allied Health Professional well versed in managing resources
with an in-depth understanding of delivering sound clinical work through motivating others and have an
understanding of the roles of each of the allied health professions within the clinical areas of practice.
If you are ready to step into a team coordination role, this could be just the opportunity! Please review
the position description and apply now with your CV and cover letter, stating your preference for Acute
Wards, Community or Rehab.
Why Southern
Southern District Health Board (Southern DHB) exists to support everyone across our district to live
well, and access the right care when they need it, by delivering high quality, patient-centred and
equitable health services to our diverse communities.
Please note this role is only open to current Southern DHB employees
Closing Date: Sunday, 9 February 2020
Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications and could withdraw the advertising at any
time.
For further information please contact Jan Strachan, Recruitment Advisor – Strategy, Primary and
Community Directorate, Phone (03) 214 5770 or Email: **********
Children’s Act 2014
Due to this position having contact with children and the SDHB’s commitment to child protection, you will be
subject to ‘safety checks’ under the Children’s Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant
legislation.
