Senior Occupational Therapist at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitematā, Auckland

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Senior Occupational Therapist/ Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau

Permanent 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Assessment Treatment & Rehabilitation wards

Waitakere Hospital

Te Whatu Ora Waitematā are seeking an experienced and passionate Occupational Therapist to provide senior leadership and clinical excellence on the Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation ward at Waitakere Hospital.

Working within a supportive multi-disciplinary team, you will provide quality assessment and clinically effective rehabilitation and discharge planning through a patient and whānau centred approach. You will have experience assessing and providing wheelchair and seating solutions, providing upper limb assessment/treatment and assessing how cognitive impairments impact on occupational performance.

To be successful in this role you must be a New Zealand registered Occupational Therapist and possess at least 5 years of experience. You must be able to demonstrate leadership skills, strengths in organisation and communication, and be motivated and passionate about quality improvement. You will also have experience in supporting staff, students and service development.

We have a lot to offer you!

• Support from skilled senior staff and clinical coach
• A hardworking, supportive yet fun environment with a great team of experienced clinicians
• In-house career development with regular in-services, training and education opportunities
• Regular monthly supervision
• Access to our free Employee Assistance Programme
• Reimbursement of your APC annually
• Discounts at some great companies via our Waitematā Work Perks network

Te Whatu Ora Waitematā, is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable health outcomes for Māori.

If you are looking to be valued by a dynamic and supportive team then come and work with us!

To view the Position Description, please click here 

For specific queries regarding the nature of the role please email Louise Harben, Clinical Leader for Occupational Therapy Team 1 at Louise.harben@waitematadhb.govt.nz or telephone 021 560 257; or Rachael McEvoy Team leader Allied Health Team 1 on: Rachael.McEvoy@waitematadhb.govt.nz or telephone 021 840735.

For general queries or support with your application please ring Bairavi Thavarasa, Recruitment Consultant, on 09 442 7251.

Job Number : WDHB16211

Closing Date : 2nd April 2023