Clinical Leader

**Mō Tātou - About Us**

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 259,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

**He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role**

Do you enjoy a challenge where you feel stimulated and where you can make a difference? An opportunity has arisen to appoint a Clinical Lead to Whakatāne's Adult Community Mental Health and Addiction Service in the Bay of Plenty.

The Clinical Lead will support a positive team environment while providing clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team and participating in day-to-day clinical work. The focus of this role is to advance the quality of service delivery through leadership in clinical activities. It is expected that the Clinical Lead will work in collaboration with the Team Leader to maintain a high clinical profile and a visible presence to guide and support staff in relation to direct clinical service provision.

Key functions of the role are to:

- Provide clinical expertise and leadership within the multidisciplinary team to promote safe, effective clinical practice.
- Maintain a high profile engaging in day-to-day clinical activities while being available to coach, guide and support staff in relation to direct clinical care.
- Be proactive in providing assistance and collegial support to the team.
- Flexibility with assisting patient facing work when required.

**He korero mōu - About You**
- A Registered Health Professional with a current annual practicing certificate and a minimum of 3 years' postgraduate experience in community mental health and/or the addiction field.
- Able to demonstrate clinical expertise in mental health and addiction and the ability to positively influence service development.

We are looking for Registered Health Professionals seeking the opportunity for personal and professional development through active participation in service improvement. We offer competitive remuneration, a positive working environment and a supportive management team.

Please click here to view the position description if you have an Allied Health Background
Please click here to view the position description if you have a Nursing background.

**Ko o tatou painga - Our Benefits**
- In-House career development
- Relocation assistance package available
- Flexible working options for a healthy work-life balance
- Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference
- Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
- Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
- Free onsite parking
- Discounts (with local businesses)

The Whakatāne community is vibrant and engaged while being close to Tauranga, New Zealand's fastest growing city. There is a wide-range of schooling options throughout the area and the stunning region offers New Zealand's recently voted favourite beach, ancient forests and is blessed with breath-taking landscapes and rich Māori culture. We showcase the perfect place to explore a wide range of nature-based pursuits - you don't have to forsake your career either, in fact why not enhance it with a better work-life balance.

Click here to read more about living and working in Whakatāne.

**Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi - Our Values**

At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.

Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply