21 Oct
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau
Auckland
Permanent, Full Time
Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines
The opportunity:
We are looking for a Senior or Advanced Clinician Occupational Therapist to join our very large team of Occupational Therapists. You will be able to work in a stimulating full time role within the acute service and may work in any of our specialist medical, surgical or orthopaedic services, however this role will be primarily based in the medical wards at Middlemore Hospital.
The successful applicant will have evidence of previous employment as an occupational therapist within medical services. Proven ability to pro-actively manage a fast paced and dynamic workload is required.
In this role we are required to address the occupational needs of our clients during their acute hospital admission and assist with preparation for discharge from hospital to home or other rehabilitation or community services. It includes modelling best practice and actively promoting the occupational therapy role with the inter-professional team.
You will:
Apply advanced knowledge, clinical reasoning and expertise while modelling evidence based practice
Provide clinical expertise advice consultations to other staff managing patients in the area of specialist practice. Provide supervision and mentoring to staff
Demonstrate expert mentoring/coaching and clinical teaching of allied health and other staff, locally, regionally and/or nationally
Lead the revision or establish clinical guidelines, systems design and processes suitable for the given service
Facilitate and model inter-professional/transdisciplinary practice by working collaboratively and consultatively with senior clinicians and interdisciplinary teams locally,
regionally and nationally
Contribute to and raise awareness of new and advancing practice developments relevant to area of specialist practice or professional background including keeping up to date with leading edge expert practice
In addition, we require the applicant to have experience and provide supervision to occupational therapists, rehabilitation assistants and occupational therapy students. Other responsibilities include leading and participating in quality and service improvements as required and with consultation.
Essential:
Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand with current APC
For Advanced Clinician - a minimum of 7 years experience with at least 3 years experience in medicine,
or Senior Clinician - a minimum of 5 years experience with at least 3 years experience in medicine
Experience in teaching, coaching and mentoring
Supervisory experience with students and staff
Full, clean New Zealand drivers licence
Benefits:
Annual practicing certificate is refunded for every additional year of service
Regular supervision and support to continue to develop your knowledge and skills
We offer funding for professional development opportunities
Discounted services at a range of businesses as part of our work perks
Support with Immigration/Visa
Please apply online by clicking on the
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▶️ Senior or Advanced Clinician Occupational Therapist, Acute Allied Health
🖊️ Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau
📍 Auckland