Lymphoedema & Scar Management Therapist

2 weeks ago

New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau Full time

**Occupational Therapy Department, Whangarei Hospital**

We’ve made Te Whatu Ora, Te Tai Tokerau much more than just a place to come to work. Every day brings opportunities to leave things better than you found them. And with each opportunity, you’re trusted to try new things and achieve the best outcomes for your patients. You can make an impact on your community and on your own professional development - all whilst enjoying a flexible and healthy work-life balance.

Right now, we have an amazing opportunity for a dynamic Lymphodema & Scar Management Therapist to join our team at Whangarei Hospital. This position will be working within our Occupational Therapy Department. In this role, you will provide a quality therapy service, including assessment for and provision of garments; education on condition management and ongoing review of clients who experience lymphoedema or scar conditions.

**This role will include**:

- Aligning with clinical and professional practices with Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau policies, protocols, clinical standards and values
- Contributing to the Allied Health teams
- Professional development
- Communicating effectively with professional colleagues, suppliers and external providers

This is for a full time, permanent position working 40 hours per week between 08.00 and 16.30, Monday to Friday.

Te Whatu Ora, Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

Along with an interesting wide variety of work to keep you engaged, you will work alongside a supportive and tight knit team with the opportunity to gain further knowledge and skills within the team as well as other staff members in the wider service. We have a strong commitment to regular supervision and provide you with multiple professional development opportunities to advance your career.

**To be successful in this role, you will have**:

- A current practicing certificate and registration in NZ as either an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Nurse
- Minimum 2 years post graduate experience in profession
- The ability to work autonomously and as part of multidisciplinary team
- The ability to establish and maintain working relationships between staff and clients
- No condition on your scope of practice

Experience with Lymphoedema care or work management is desirable, however not essential to apply. Experience with scar management again is desirable but not essential as support to transition into the role will be provided.

A career with Te Whatu Ora, Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development - all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

**Our people live our Values**:
Tangata I te tuatahi **People First** - People are central to all we do
Whakaute (tuku mana) **Respect **- We treat others as they would like to be treated
Manaaki **Caring** - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion
Whakawhitiwhiti korero **Communication** - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding
Taumata teitei (hirangi) **Excellence** - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Vacancy No: AH23-423 & AH23-391

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