Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Permanent Part-time role Development opportunity for an experienced clinician Join our friendly supportive team in a part-time, permanent role Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity Starship Child Health is looking for Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau Occupational Therapists with a passion for working with tamariki and whanau, to join the paediatric therapy team. We have opportunities across the Starship hospital setting, both on wards as well as within outpatient clinics. We have a part time role (20 hours/week) Work in partnership with tamariki, rangatahi, whanau and the interdisciplinary team to achieve best outcomes. Unique opportunity for occupationally focused practice across the rehabilitation journey Develop knowledge of child development and skills in whanau family centred practice Thrive within a vibrant, innovative and diverse setting amongst a supportive interdisciplinary team of Dietetics, Hospital Play Specialists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Therapists and Social Workers As the ideal person for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:
NZ registration as an Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau Occupational Therapist with current Annual Practicing Certificate Sound knowledge and skills in applying whakaora ngangahau occupational therapy knowledge, skills and values, as well as the ability to communicate this practice within a hospital setting. Innovative and able to communicate with others in complex decision making. Motivated to develop own as well as the teams professional practice and able to engage alongside others in the mahi required to achieve this. Experience in working in a hospital setting is desirable. Passion for improving outcomes for tamariki and whanau Ability to work collaboratively with a range of professional groups in in interdisciplinary setting We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children's Hospital, located in central Auckland.
We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand , the overarching organisation for New Zealand's national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.
We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngati Whatua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.
Te Toka Tumai Auckland is one of the leading healthcare providers in New Zealand offering a wide range of tertiary and quaternary clinical services to a large and diverse population. We have state of the art facilities and provide our services from three hospitals – Auckland City Hospital, Starship Children's Health and Greenlane Clinical Centre.
Meaningful support and orientation to your practice contexts with robust opportunities for critical reflection on practice, including peer review and professional supervision On the job training with continuous improvement and development opportunities including a well-established in-service training programme A great team environment and supportive work culture If you flourish in a fast-paced, challenging environment where evidence-based practice, strengths in interdisciplinary practice, clinical reasoning, and decision-making skills are highly valued – this may be the role for you!
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply Advertising closes: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 at Time 11:59 pm (New Zealand standard time).
To apply please click on the 'Apply' tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter. Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.
For the Full-Time Occupational Therapy Role Immigration NZ has introduced a new Accredited Employer Work Visa system from 4 July 2022 that includes a simplified residency process for health workers on the new "Green List" of occupations – and this position is one of those designated critical positions! Of course for successful candidates offered a position with us who require a Work Visa, we will provide support with their Visa application. Here are the links to two key pages of NZ Immigration's official site for more information: Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa and Immigration NZ Green List Occupations
If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Vaidehi Sharma - Recruitment Consultant at ******** quoting ref #ADHB21131 to discuss how we can best support your application.
Auckland Central, Auckland Region, New Zealand
Auckland Central, Auckland Region, New Zealand
Auckland Central, Auckland Region, New Zealand
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