Oral Health Therapist

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Matamata; Sur place; NZD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Health New Zealand in Waikato invites a registered Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist to join our southern oral health team in Matamata. The role blends fixed-clinic work with mobile visits, contributing to our national health transformation and reducing inequalities.

You will manage comprehensive oral health services, develop care plans, educate patients, and collaborate with the wider health team to deliver holistic care. We welcome graduates and experienced practitioners.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date clinical skills and knowledge for oral health therapy.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in care.
• Ability to work with whanau and diverse communities.
• Collaborative mindset within a multidisciplinary health team.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsabilités

• Conduct oral health assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide preventive and therapeutic dental treatments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and disease prevention.
• Collaborate with the wider healthcare team to promote holistic patient care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Connaissances

Clinical skills

Cultural competence

Team collaboration

Patient education

Adaptability

Description du poste

• Job Title: Permanent Oral Health Therapist/Dental Therapist Matamata
• Requisition: HAM01770
• Where youll be working: Matamata and surrounding areas
• The details: Permanent Full time 40 hours per week
• Are you looking for a slower pace of life, living in a rural setting
• We welcome both new graduates and experienced practitioners to our service

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We are searching for a registered Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist to join our Southern oral health team, predominately working in a fixed clinic and also when the need arises working on a mobile dental unit in other areas. You will be part of the national transformation in Health. Youll manage comprehensive oral health services and make a real difference in eliminating health inequalities in our community.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Conduct oral health assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide preventive and therapeutic dental treatments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and disease prevention.
• Collaborate with the wider healthcare team to promote holistic patient care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

With a focus on preventive care and patient education, we aim to empower individuals to take control of their oral health and lead healthier lives. Our team's commitment to excellence ensures that every patient receives the highest standard of care, making us a trusted and valued resource in Waikato

Required skills and experience you will need to be considered for the role:

• Have up-to-date clinical skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• You will need to be flexible, organised, self-motivated and demonstrate that you can work effectively with whanau to improve oral health.
• You will be a team player who understand the importance of partnering with dental assistants and who values support, friendship and development.
• You will have an appreciation of for our shared values and culture that contribute to our oral health teams success.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is `the weaving of wellness. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai |Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

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