Practice Supervisor Occupational Therapy - Fixed Term Community Allied Health Service

Auckland
$109,000-119,000 per year
Temporary
Full-time

13 days ago

Clinical Leadership opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist
Full Time, Fixed term parental cover role, 1.0 FTE

Te whiwhinga mahi | The OpportunityWe have an exciting opportunity that has become available to lead a team of enthusiastic and passionate Occupational Therapists within the Allied Health Community Occupational Therapy Team at Te Toka Tumai Auckland.The Occupational Therapy Practice Supervisor role combines professional and people leadership, service development and quality improvements with clinical practice. You will have the collegial support of the other Allied Health Practice Supervisors in Adult Community Services, your Service Lead, two Occupational Therapy Educators and the Allied Health Clinical and Quality Lead.The Community Allied Health Team is a large multidisciplinary service for adult clients who have physical health and disability needs and live in the Central Auckland region. Our Occupational Therapists work across two clinical sites; Greenlane Clinical Centre and Point Chevalier Clinical Centre. The team are committed to the holistic delivery of health services within the Te Toka Tumai community providing integrated care that is coordinated around the client and their needs.Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important SkillsAs the ideal person for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:

New Zealand registration as an Occupational Therapist with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
Minimum of 7 years of clinical experience
looking for an opportunity to develop or expand their leadership skills
Preferably has experience in the community setting
Experience in working in a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrates an interest in the provision of professional supervision
Has effective clinical reasoning skills and values evidence-based practice

Our commitment to you is to provide:

A supportive collegial team
Professional support and mentoring
Exceptional professional development opportunities

For more information about this role please contact John Davison (Community Rehabilitation Service Lead) atKo wai mātou | Our OrganisationWe 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 , 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.He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working hereTe Toka Tumai Auckland is one of the leading healthcare providers in New Zealand offering a wide range of tertiary and quaternary clinical services to a large and diverse population. We have state of the art facilities and provide our services from three hospitals – Auckland City Hospital, Starship Children’s Health, Pt Chev Clinical Centre and Greenlane Clinical Centre.

Working within a dynamic, supportive and multidisciplinary team
Meaningful support and orientation to your practice contexts with robust opportunities for critical reflection on practice, including peer review and professional supervision
On-the-job training with development opportunities including a well-established in-service training programme
A great team environment and supportive work culture. You will work in a social, passionate and dynamic team and learn from the best in the business.
Be supported to progress your professional growth with access to clinical supervision, mentorship, in-service training and funded CPD activities. You will have on the job training with continuous improvement and development opportunities

For more information on what we offer,Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyAdvertising closes: Wednesday, 15 March 2024 at Time 11:59 pm (New Zealand Standard Time)To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.Immigration/Visa SupportImmigration NZ has introduced a new Accredited Employer Work Visa system from 4 July 2022 that includes a simplified residency process for health workers on the new “Green List” of occupations – and this position is one of those designated critical positions! Of course for successful candidates offered a position with us who require a Work Visa, we will provide support with their Visa application. Here are the links to two key pages of NZ Immigration's official site for more information: andThe remuneration for this position is covered by a collective agreementSalary Range for OT Practice Supervisor: $109,000 to $119,000 depending on experienceIf you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Candida Hall - Recruitment Consultant at quoting ref #ADHB20508 to discuss how we can best support your application.For the largest health sector job board in New Zealand, visit

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