Allied Health New Entrant Specialist Practice (Fixed Term)

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough; Nelson; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Nelson is offering an Allied Health New Entrant to Specialist Practice (NESP) for newly qualified Occupational Therapists and Social Workers. This fixed-term, full-time 12-month programme provides two six-month rotations across Mental Health and Addictions services, with comprehensive orientation and supervision.

You will join a structured NESP with other new graduates, and be supported to complete the fully funded Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science

Qualifications

• Be a recently graduated or newly qualified Social Worker or Occupational Therapist or an experienced Social Worker or Occupational Therapist new to Mental Health/ Addictions.
• Have a genuine interest in Mental Health and Addictions practice.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Take a person-centred approach to supporting individuals, whānau and communities.
• Bring enthusiasm, resilience, initiative and a willingness to learn.
• Enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Have a positive attitude, good sense of humour and the ability to build effective professional relationships.
• The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

Responsibilities

• Complete two six-month rotations across Mental Health and Addictions services.
• Receive comprehensive orientation, supervision, mentoring and professional support.
• Participate in a structured NESP programme alongside other new graduate Allied Health professionals and nurses.
• Be supported to complete the fully funded Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Mental Health and Addictions) through AUT, funded by Te Pou.
• Develop specialist knowledge and clinical skills while working alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Enthusiasm

Resilience

Job description

Allied Health - New Entrant to Specialist Practice (NESP), Nelson/ Wairau Hospital, Fixed-Term, Full-time (12 months)

Launch your career in Mental Health and Addictions through a well-established graduate programme designed specifically for newly qualified Occupational Therapists and Social Workers.

About the Role

As an Allied Health New Entrant to Specialist Practice (NESP), you will:

• Complete two six-month rotations across our Mental Health and Addictions services, which may include community, inpatient, infant, child and adolescent, or addictions teams.
• Receive comprehensive orientation, supervision, mentoring and professional support throughout the programme.
• Participate in a structured NESP programme alongside other new graduate Allied Health professionals and nurses.
• Be supported to complete the fully funded Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Mental Health and Addictions) through AUT, funded by Te Pou.
• Develop specialist knowledge and clinical skills while working alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams.

This is a fixed-term, full-time position for 12 months, working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE). Hours are generally Monday to Friday between 8.00AM and 4.30PM.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a recently graduated or newly qualified Social Worker or Occupational Therapist or an experienced Social Worker or Occupational Therapist new to Mental Health/ Addictions.
• Have a genuine interest in Mental Health and Addictions practice.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Take a person-centred approach to supporting individuals, whānau and communities.
• Bring enthusiasm, resilience, initiative and a willingness to learn.
• Enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Have a positive attitude, good sense of humour and the ability to build effective professional relationships.
• The successful candidate must be eligible to work in NewZealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

About the Team/Service/Location

Join a passionate and supportive team where you'll be encouraged to learn, contribute and grow. We value collaboration, celebrates success together, and are committed to helping early-career clinicians develop the confidence and skills needed for a rewarding career in Mental Health and Addictions.

For more information on living and working in Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman click here.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Contact

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at [e-mail].

OR Susan Murray (Manager iCAHMS) at [e-mail].

Job Ref

R1N26-286

Recruitment Process

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.