Thank you for your interest in this position.We have received your application from Indeed, so the first step of your application is complete.To finish your application we will email you further details.Clinical Team Leader | Occupational Therapy | OPH&R Cluster - Physical Permanent full-time opportunity (40 hours per week) providing leadership and support toa committed team primarily within the Older Persons Rehabilitation settingClinicalrelease to complete Clinical Team Leader tasksJoin asupportive and experienced team of professionals and continue to develop yourleadership skills through on-the-job training opportunitiesMaintainand refine your clinical skills as you continue to provide first-hand care toour patient group!Mo te tunga | About the RoleOur Burwoodcampus Occupational Therapy Team is looking for an experienced and skilledOccupational Therapist to join us as a Clinical Team Leader! We're a large teamof over 60 Occupational Therapy professionals who also work closely with thewider multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.The Clinical Team Leader is integral to our leadership team,working closely with our other Clinical Team Leaders and the Clinical Managerto lead and improve clinical services in the Older Person's Health and RehabilitationDivision. A core component of this position will be contributing to daily operationalplanning and service improvement initiatives, as well as holding a clinicalcaseload within our Older Person's Health team.This is apermanent full-time opportunity working Monday – Friday approximately 0730 –1600.Ko wai koe | About YouInthis role, you will be responsible for:Ensuring theday-to-day provision of a high-quality clinical service, primarily within ourolder people rehabilitation area with multiple diagnosis and conditions,all of whom require rehabilitation to discharge safely.Workingclosely with the leadership team and wider multidisciplinary colleagues toidentify and implement service improvement initiatives.Maintaining adesignated clinical case load; within Older Person's inpatient services.Supportingand fostering the development of approximately 8-10 direct report Occupational Therapyteam members.Undergoing ongoingexperience and education in team leadership.Yourskills will include:A soundclinical background in a rehabilitation hospital setting (a minimum of 5 years'experience post-qualification is desirable);Anunderstanding of core business needs of Occupational Therapy serviceprovision;Previousexperience in leading a team and/or project management is desirable;Sound workingknowledge of local, national and international health systems is stronglydesired;Provenexperience in training and supervision of staff with the ability to fosterand support the development of a team both collectively and on an individualbasis;Registrationwith the Occupational Therapy Board of NZ and current APC is essential (oreligibility to obtain)."Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do"Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Maori are at the forefront of all our conversations.Nga hua | Benefits of working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu OraWhen you work at Health New Zealand, you are part of a wider whanau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore apply directly on our career site here . For additional information about this role please contact Alex Jay, Recruitment Partner on ****** have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health New Zealand, there could be a place for you!Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within Health New Zealand.The email and password you entered don't match.#J-18808-Ljbffr
