Clinical Lead - Occupational Therapist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Leadership mentoring

Quality improvement project exposure

Job summary

Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora Waitematā is seeking an Occupational Therapy Clinical Leader for North Shore Hospital. The role is 0.8 FTE, with day-to-day leadership of the acute inpatient and rehabilitation OT teams.

You will provide at least 0.2 FTE clinical support, including teaching, audits, or direct patient interventions, while partnering with the Team Manager to manage staff and resources and promote quality care.

Qualifications

• NZ registered occupational therapist with APC and 5+ years relevant experience.
• 2+ years in a senior clinical leadership role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective clinical leadership and people skills.
• Strong organisational and self-management abilities.
• Thrives on change and can plan ahead.
• Able to work across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to Occupational Therapy staff.
• Provide a minimum of 0.2 FTE of clinical support, including teaching, audits or patient interventions.
• Collaborate with the Team Manager to resource, develop and manage the OT team.
• Contribute to quality service delivery and professional development.
• Involve in quality improvement projects.
• Distribute the 0.8 FTE across Monday to Friday to ensure staff support.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Change management

Flexibility

Education

OT registration (APC)

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapy Clinical Leader

Permanent part time 0.8FTE

Allied Health Teams 2 & 3 - North Shore Hospital

Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora Waitematā

Advance your Occupational Therapy career with this next step in your journey!

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

Are you a Senior Occupational Therapist looking for the next step? Or are you an Occupational Therapist already in leadership or management and looking to make the move to the Waitematā District? We have a fantastic permanent role for you to consider.

About the Role

As the Occupational Therapy Clinical Leader for the acute inpatient and rehabilitation teams at North Shore Hospital, you will provide day to day leadership and support to Occupational Therapy staff. As part of your role you will provide a minimum of 0.2 FTE of clinical support, which could entail teaching, training, completing audits or providing assessment and intervention to patients. Working alongside the Team Manager the role provides day to day management of staff and resource, ensuring quality service provision, supporting professional development and involvement in quality work. The role requires the 0.8FTE to be spread across Monday to Friday to ensure support is available for staff every day.

You will join a fantastic and supportive team of clinical leaders across allied health. You will work closely with the Team Managers and the Professional Clinical Leader to resource, develop and manage your team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about quality patient care and improving patient pathways.

We have a lot to offer you:

• Support and development to reach your personal and professional goals
• Support and mentoring to build your leadership skills
• Opportunities to contribute to service delivery and quality improvement projects

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will be joining an organisation that is forward thinking, innovative and values your contributions. Te Whatu Ora Waitematā has the largest population of any district and are one of the fastest growing. So if you have a desire to be in a fast-moving, developing environment and enjoy working with a great team.

About you

• New Zealand registered Occupational Therapist with current APC5+ years relevant experience in a professional/clinical role and 2 years experience in a senior clinical leadership position
• Strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills
• Effective clinical leadership and people skills
• Good organisational and self-management skills with the ability to effectively manage competing demands and priorities
• Thrives on change for greater outcomes
• Demonstrated ability in problem solving, priority setting and planning
• Ability to be flexible and work across sites

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

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