Whakatane HospitalPermanent Part Time 0.5 FTEMo Tatou – About UsSituated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, and lush farmlands. Its pleasant climate has made the area a favorite for holiday makers, retirees, and those seeking a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centered across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatane. Hauora a Toi is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.He Korero mo te turanga - About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced and skilled Allied Health Professional to lead the Child Development service in Whakatane. The team is a multidisciplinary team of social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dietitians, speech language therapists, psychologists, and assistants. This role provides clinical and operational leadership and advocacy for the Child Development service team.The Child Development Service is co-located with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health service (Voyagers) in the Te Kaumoana o Ruamano building in Whakatane township. As the team lead, you will work closely with the professional leads and clinical leads who work across both Tauranga and Whakatane sites to develop a service that promotes excellence for the Tamariki and whanau of the Eastern Bay of Plenty.He Korero mou - About YouTertiary Qualification in an Allied Health Profession such as Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech Language Therapist, Social Worker, or DietitianCurrent APC or APC obtainable by start dateMinimum of 5 years' experience as a health professional in a complex environmentDemonstrated success in working to a high level of skill across a range of patient services, both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary teamPrevious experience in service development is desirableExperience in creating a team culture in which people proactively try new approaches, learn, and developKo o tatou painga – Our BenefitsIn-House career developmentCompetitive remunerationFlexible working options for a healthy work-life balanceHighly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary teamSWEAT, our onsite gymFree onsite parkingDiscounts with local businessesNga uaratanga o a matou mahi – Our ValuesAt Hauora a Toi, we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive, and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we look for new colleagues who live by our CARE values.Me pehea te tuku tono - How to ApplyYou 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 portal. For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, contact Carole Vivian – Associate Director of Allied Health – Eastern Bay - 027 4059 163.The Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is 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.Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021, to be employed with Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty you will be required to be fully vaccinated as a health care worker. Evidence of your vaccination status will be required at the offer stage. If you do not meet this criteria, we are unable to progress your application.Job DetailsReference: 005004456Location: WhakataneWork Type: Permanent Part TimeFTE: 0.5Closing Date: 24/11/2024
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