Oral Health Therapist or Dental Therapist - Fixed Term, Part Time at Waitemata District Health Board (North & West Auckland), Auckland

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Permanent - Full Time / Part Time

N1, Auckland Regional Dental Service

Waitematā District Health Board

We are looking for a Dental/Oral Health Therapist to join our N1 team and be based on the North Shore Auckland primarily covering the Silverdale, Whangaparaoa, Warkworth, Wellsford, Matakana, Forrest Hill and East Coast Bays and surrounding areas.

ARDS is the largest Community Oral Health Service, providing free dental care to children from birth through to year 8, in community clinics. Our service ranges across the wider Auckland region, with multiple dental clinics, including a mobile fleet. For us, care of the child is forefront and we are looking for therapists who are passionate about children, and improving their oral health outcomes. 

You will be working alongside other experienced clinicians in a supportive environment focused on growth and development. We offer a stable career that includes a comprehensive orientation, mentoring, support towards your professional development, annual practising certificate fees and long service leave.

In order to step into this role successfully, you would have;

· NZ Annual Practising Certificate

· Demonstrated experience in New Zealand

· Strong interpersonal skills that allow you to communicate well with the team as well as the patients and their families

· Positive and friendly attitude

· Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure

If this sounds like you and you are interested in opportunities offering satisfaction and personal growth, we would love to hear from you!

For specific queries about the role, please contact Karli Selwyn, Clinical Team Leader on Karli.selwyn@waitematadhb.govt.nz

To view the position description, please click here.

For assistance with your application, please contact Bairavi Thavarasa, Recruitment Assistant on Bairavi.Thavarasa@waitematadhb.govt.nz or 09 442 7251.

Closing Date: 11 July 2022

Job Number: WDHB14317