Clinical Director - Mental Health and Addiction at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō Tātou – About Us

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki.  Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is seeking an experienced Psychiatrist to join the Bay of Plenty Mental Health and Addiction Services as the Clinical Director.  This role will be providing clinical leadership across both Tauranga and Whakatāne sites in the Bay of Plenty.

The Bay of Plenty Mental Health and Addiction Services consists of a 24-bed mental health inpatient unit in Tauranga, and a 10-bed inpatient unit in Whakatāne, Community Mental Health Services in Tauranga and Whakatāne for all ages, as well as Consultation and Liaison Services, Maternal Mental Health, Addictions and OST Services in both areas. 

We are looking for someone who has skills and passion to lead us through the outcome of the National Mental Health review to continue to provide excellent mental health services to a rapidly growing population.

The role is an amalgamation of both leadership 0.6 FTE and clinical practicing 0.4 FTE. Flexibility between the two would be expected and will be well supported by your peers.

We can offer:

A well-established workforce

• General adult inpatient and outpatient services, Psychogeriatrics, Consult Liaison, Child and Adolescent, Drug and Alcohol and Maternal Mental Health services.
• We are a teaching hospital with Psychiatric Registrars training through the Upper Central North Island (UCNI) training scheme and 5th and 6th year medical students through the University of Auckland.
• Opportunities for research and teaching roles through our clinical campus and close links with Auckland University.

He Kōrero mōu - About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A passion for working with those suffering mental health challenges and addictions, and someone who enjoys teaching and training others in this area.
• Vocationally Registered Psychiatrist with the Medical Council of NZ or be eligible for this.
• A fellowship with the RANZCP or the equivalent is essential.
• Significant clinical leadership experience with proven Psychiatry practice and competence 
• The ability to demonstrate and implement your knowledge of clinical governance practices and processes within our health care services
• Proven ability to be able to skilfully negotiate, communicate, and work with harmony and empathy within various sectors including the community, other health professionals, families and carers.

Due to the nature of this leadership role, time limited tenure reviews will be required, initially within the first 12 months.

If you like to lead a team that puts the patient at the centre, is collaborative, creative and collegial, and you have FRANZP or an equivalent qualification, please consider this your next job.

Applying from overseas?  You can complete the self-assessment tool on the Medical Council of New Zealand website to determine which pathway to registration (as a medical practitioner in New Zealand) you might be eligible for.

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits 

• Access to ongoing in-house professional development
• Relocation assistance available 
• Commitment to staff wellness and healthy working practices (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership 
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking 
• Discounts (with local businesses)

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values

At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty (formally Bay of Plenty District Health Board BOPDHB) 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 recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is committed to the Treaty of Waitangi principles of Partnership, Participation and Protection, and to meaningful engagement in decision-making with Tangata Whenua at strategic, operational and service levels. 

Delivering this commitment is through: the implementation of our He Pou Oranga Tangata Whenua Determinants of Health framework: respect for and promotion of our Kawa and Tikanga Māori; ensuring cultural safety; seeking to eliminate disparities in health between Māori and Non Māori.  

All staff have a part to play in this commitment.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

You 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's portal. 

Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.

It is desirable that new employees of Te Whatu Ora are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes two doses of an approved vaccine. If you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or booster for any reason, please indicate this in your application so we can discuss this with you further.