Section Head Health of Older People, Assessment

3 months ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

**Fixed Term until November 2025, Full Time**

**Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines**

**The Opportunity**:
We have an opportunity for an experienced allied health professional (Physiotherapist or Occupational therapist) to lead an innovative group of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation Assistants that provide inpatient rehabilitation to older people. This role is part of AT&R and is based at Middlemore Hospital.

As the Section Head, you will be the lead driver of this group of professionals to ensure that service expectations are met with a focus on the people we care for. You will be part of a team that takes an inter-disciplinary approach to care, working alongside other clinical leaders and senior management to ensure a high standard of care is always provided. This is a unique opportunity to extend and develop your management and leadership experience.

To be successful in this role, you will have excellent communication skills. You will bring an innovative approach to resolving issues and work well in an IDT environment. You will be involved in the supervision and development of rotational staff, rehab assistants and allied health students. There is scope for involvement in service development, staff education, and quality improvement. We are committed to your continuing professional development through supervision, support and formal/informal training.

If you are a NZ registered allied health professional with an understanding of health of older people and looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

**Essential**:

- New Zealand registered Allied Health Professional with current APC
- A minimum of five years clinical experience in a relevant area of practice
- Recent experience working in rehabilitation
- Full NZ driver's licence

**Desired**:

- Experience in managing/co-ordinating a health team
- Post Graduate qualification or equivalent in relevant clinical area
- Experience with health of older people

**What we can offer you**:

- Refund of your annual practising certificate cost
- Professional development opportunities
- Fantastic culture and team environment
- Discounted services as part of our work perks

**How to apply**:
**Job Number: CMH202414193**

**Applications Close: 28 October 2024**
- Whakawhanaungatanga, Kind -Manaakitanga, Together -Kotahitanga, Excellent
- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today._



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