Locum Dental Therapist | Oral Health Therapist | South Canterbury | Timaru
Canterbury District Health Board
Timaru, Canterbury
Permanent
Full-time
2 months ago
Come and experience life in South Canterbury. We currently have casual opportunities available working in Timaru and surrounding regions experienced Dental Therapist / Oral Health Therapists (DT / OHT) who hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC). Working as a locum is a great way to experience another part of the country while using your skills to support the children in our care!Timaru is an easy place to live (even if for short stints), family friendly and with easy access to an astounding array of outdoor activities - beaches, ski fields, lakes and mountains. When it comes to public amenities you are spoiled for choice with some first-rate cafes/restaurants, arts, tennis, aquatic, sporting venues all within the town boundary. Nothing is far away, traffic jams are basically unheard of!Mō te tūnga | About the RoleAs an experienced practitioner, you will be providing dental therapy to our tamariki / children and working with their whānau/ family.You'll be working from different community facilities including clinics and dental vans. You need to be a reflective practitioner who embraces innovation and advances in clinical practice and enjoy working in a team alongside other skilled OHTs / DTs and Dental Assistants. Some travel within the area may be required.We are looking for a minimum commitment of one month per session. Waitaha / Canterbury will cover travel and accommodation requirements, in negotiation with successful applicants.Ko wai koe | About You
Committed to providing high quality oral health care appropriate to the physical, social and cultural needs of pre-school and school age children
Participate in team meetings, in-service training and quality improvements as required
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience
Registration with the NZ Dental Council and current Annual Practicing Certificate
Recent clinical experience as a Therapist working with tamariki /children
Current full driver's licence
Ability to communicate across our multidisciplinary teams
Excellent time management skills
Self-motivated and demonstrates a drive and energy to problem solve
Intermediate user of Microsoft packages, with an understanding of Titanium preferred
Mō mātou | About Us“Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do”Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.Tono ināianei | Apply NowApply online our careers , or for any further information please contact Alex Jay, Recruitment Partner onApplicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now!We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health New Zealand, there could be a place for you!Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within Health New Zealand.
