Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Allied Health Team Leader: Te Whetu Tawera
- 1 FTE, Fixed term for 24 months,
- Located at Te Whetu Tawera, Auckland City Hospital
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
This is a perfect opportunity for an experienced allied health practitioner who is keen to demonstrate their people leadership skills within our acute inpatient Mental health unit, Te Whetu Tawera, part of Kāhui o te Ihi (Mental Health & Addictions Directorate). This role contributes to the leadership and clinical governance of Te Whetu Tawera, working collaboratively with the Service Clinical Director, Nurse Unit Manager, Service Lead Clinician, Practice Supervisors, Nurse Consultant and Business Administration to provide clinical leadership and operational management of the Allied Health staff.
There is approximately Allied Health 15 FTE within Te Whetu Tawera with a wide diversity of roles including: Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Psychologists.
If you are looking for an opportunity to utilise your leadership and management skills within a supportive environment, then this may be the right career move for you.
For further details, please refer to the position description here.
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.
We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.
We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.
Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills
We are looking for:
A NZ registered mental health Allied Health professional who recognises, that the world of medicine and health is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy; to ensure our whaiora, whānau and communities thrive; and are committed to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori Health.
· You will have substantial clinical experience within a variety of health care team environments within a Mental Health setting with proven ability to motivate and develop individuals and teams.
· You will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead improvement and change initiatives.
For more information about this role please contact Katie Ferguson, Service Clinical Director, Te Whetu Tawera via KatieFe@adhb.govt.nz
He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here
We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland. In return, we can reward you with a competitive salary, five weeks annual leave and a unique and supportive working environment.
In return for your contribution, you’ll join a team that values the diversity of thought, backgrounds and experiences that we all uniquely bring and are an advocate for supporting hauora | well-being and see you action meaningful change within Te Toka Tumai.
For more information on what we offer, please click here.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Advertising closes: 28th November 2023 at 11:59pm
Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.
If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, , or require information in an accessible format, please contact Reshma Amin, Recruitment Consultant on email: ReshmaA@adhb.govt.nz or call +64 021574042 to discuss how we can best support your application.
The remuneration for this position is covered by a collective agreement (PSA Allied Health, Public Health and Technical MECA and APEX MECA for psychologists)
Salary Scale based on experience: Scale 5.2.4. Step 13 – Step 17
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