The Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead role incorporates inpatients, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient rehabilitation at Whakatane Hospital. This is an ideal opportunity for an experience Occupational Therapist wanting to develop their leadership capabilities. This is an opportunity to advance your skills in: Implementing evidence-based practice and service developmentMotivating, guiding, and developing staffClinical leadership In this role you will carry a clinical caseload in the acute inpatient wards, while providing day to day coordination for a small team. You will also work collaboratively with the Professional Leader for that discipline. Leadership support and training will be provided as well as regular professional development and collegial support. We are looking for a person with New Zealand Registration and current Annual Practicing Certificate from the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand Our preferred candidate will have: At least five years' experience Experience providing adult teaching and knowledge of appropriate educating skillsOrganisational, time management and clinical priority-setting skillsA commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for MaoriKnowledge of quality improvement principles and processesBoasting some of the most sunlight hours in New Zealand, Whakatane offers award winning beaches for both surf and fun. Be still and listen to the native bird chorus in our bush clad walkways, plus swim in the cleanest freshwater lakes around. Come join our team who are already enjoying a uniquely rewarding lifestyle outside of the main cities. Whakatane is small but mighty, featuring all the things you need whilst remaining within easy travel to Tauranga and Rotorua for that little bit extra. Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatane. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff. Please click here for more information on Whakatane and its attractions. Competitive remunerationFlexible working practices (e.g. we support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary teamSubsidised onsite hospital gym membership and wellbeing supportFree onsite staff parking Discounts (with local businesses)Relocation assistance available for international applicantsMe pehea te tuku tono - How to Apply You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click "APPLY NOW" For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal. For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, contact Kelsee Bax, Team Leader, outpatients, and community via email ****** Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Maori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Maori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Maori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity. Please review the Allied Health and Technical PSA MECA for employment terms and conditions. Children's Act 2014 Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty'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. Please note that we will be reviewing applications as they are received.
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