Physical Health Psychologist

4 months ago


New Plymouth, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Taranak Full time

**Physical Health Psychologist**

**Vacancy No**:TAR05322**

**Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki**

**Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community**

**Te Kaupapa - Mission**

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

**Taranaki****:

- A place like no other**
- Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. **Click here** to read more information about Taranaki.
- For further information on our international recruitment and what we offer **Click here** and find out how to make a difference somewhere different.

**E pā ana ki a tatou - About us**

At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.
- We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

- A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
- Access to clinical training and education
- Up to date facilities, Have a look at
- Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
- Professional development

**Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role**

**Psychologist - 0.8FTE**

**Location**: Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth
- Hawera Hospital, Hawera (occasionally)
- Community

**Service**: Health Psychology and Persistent Pain Service

**Contract**: Two-year fixed term, Part time 0.8 FTE (64 Hours per fortnight)

You will work within a supportive team of Psychologists to provide comprehensive assessment and intervention for people inpatient at Taranaki Base Hospital in New Plymouth, and for people in the community who are experiencing persistent pain. You will liaise closely with individuals, families and the multidisciplinary team and develop strong links with community services as required to provide integrated care for individuals. You will have regular supervision and support with continuing professional development.

**Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team**

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki employs approximately 350 allied health professionals across its services. You will be joining the health psychology team; a friendly team of 3 that is diverse in skills and experience, a team that welcomes collaboration, and that values the contribution of each team member. The wider psychology team has 20 skilled practitioners working in a range of physical and mental health settings.

**Moū - About you**
- A successful applicant will have been able to demonstrate their ability to be a clear communicator, a builder of connections, and have excellent time management skills. You will be independently managing a caseload of varying complexity and completing assessments with an interprofessional lens. You will be working closely with other health professions.
- You will need to have:
- Registration with the New Zealand Psychologists Board
- The ability to work collaboratively with others to provide integrated care to clients with a diverse range of challenges
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and knowledge of working with Māori models of practice
- Ideally, you’ll have at least a year of experience working in a physical health or disability field of practice.
- Working visa/NZ residence (as appropriate).

**E pā ana ki a tatou - About us**
- At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, we believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. We are a pro-equity Health Organisation, with a focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
- When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

- A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
- In-house Professional development
- Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
- Subsidised onsite hospital recreation centre membership
- Discounts (with local businesses)

**Why Taranaki?**

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure ac


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