Rotational Occupational Therapist (Full Time) Community Health Service, Te Whatu Ora at Counties Manukau District Health Board (South Auckland), Auckland

Full Time

Permanent

Remuneration as per MECA guidelines 

Want to work at the largest organisation in South Auckland? A great learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged.

Our Community Health Services are embarking on an exciting phase of transformational change that includes implementing interdisciplinary and integrated approaches to patient and family care.

We are looking for a registered Occupational Therapist to join our community health services, mid way through annual advanced rotations. This position enables you the opportunity to move through seven specialist areas including; The Auckland Regional Spinal Unit (ASRU), National Burns Unit (NBU), Community Services, Acute Stroke/Neurological Rehabilitation, Renal Services, Hand Therapy and the Child development team (CDT).

The hours for this role are predominantly 8am. until 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. However each service has the ability to flex with daily routines as required.

Our preferred candidate will be a self-starter, have the ability to problem solve, be an effective communicator, work well in a multidisciplinary team and value the opportunity to practice with patients and families in the home and community settings. Leadership and resilience skills would be beneficial.

If you believe in our values like we do then this is the job for you!

If you enjoy variety, new challenges, working in a multicultural setting and being part of an interdisciplinary team then this is the job for you. Counties Manukau District is committed to enabling our people to be self-managers and you will be supported to work collaboratively with clients, carers and other health care professionals.

Counties Manukau District fully supports ongoing education and development of all employees including regular supervision, fortnightly in-services, performance development plans and supported study. So if you are seeking an opportunity to work for a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health delivery, then we would like to hear from you...

Employment Package:

• Refund of your annual practising certificate cost
• Onsite professional development sessions.
• Generous study allowance on top of mandatory training
• Onsite learning centre with regular training provided by overseas allied health experts
• Onsite day care facilities
• Discounted services as part of our work perks
• A train service direct to the hospital door

Essential:

• NZ Registered Occupational Therapist with a current practising certificate
• 3-4 years experience as an occupational therapist
• Enthusiasm for ongoing professional development
• Excellent inter-professional communication
• Ability to communicate with a diverse range of clients
• Full current NZ driver's license

Please apply online by clicking on the “Apply Now” button.

To review the position description please ''click here''. If you have further questions, please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on 09 276 0044 ext 58680 or amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.

Applications Close: 30 August 2022

Job Number: CMH07119