Fixed Term until November 2025, Full Time Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines.The Opportunity: We have an opportunity for an experienced allied health professional (Physiotherapist or Occupational therapist) to lead an innovative group of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation Assistants that provide inpatient rehabilitation to older people.This role is part of AT&R and is based at Middlemore Hospital. As the Section Head, you will be the lead driver of this group of professionals to ensure that service expectations are met with a focus on the people we care for.You will be part of a team that takes an inter-disciplinary approach to care, working alongside other clinical leaders and senior management to ensure a high standard of care is always provided.This is a unique opportunity to extend and develop your management and leadership experience. To be successful in this role, you will have excellent communication skills.You will bring an innovative approach to resolving issues and work well in an IDT environment. You will be involved in the supervision and development of rotational staff, rehab assistants and allied health students.There is scope for involvement in service development, staff education, and quality improvement. We are committed to your continuing professional development through supervision, support and formal/informal training.If you are a NZ registered allied health professional with an understanding of health of older people and looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.Essential:New Zealand registered Allied Health Professional with current APCA minimum of five years clinical experience in a relevant area of practiceRecent experience working in rehabilitationFull NZ driver's licenceDesired:Experience in managing/co-ordinating a health teamPost Graduate qualification or equivalent in relevant clinical areaExperience with health of older peopleWhat we can offer you:Refund of your annual practising certificate costProfessional development opportunitiesFantastic culture and team environmentDiscounted services as part of our work perksHow to apply: Please apply online at www.countieshealthjobs.com. To view the job description, please click here.For more information on this role, please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on 09 276 0044 ext 58680 or ****** Number: CMH202414193Applications Close: 28 October 2024At Counties Manukau Health, people and their lives matter to us. We are a values-based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.To help us achieve this, we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities.We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan.Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone - Whakawhanaungatanga, Kind - Manaakitanga, Together - Kotahitanga, Excellent - Rangatiratanga.If these are your values too, then join us today.
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