Senior Clinician Occupational Therapist, Acute Allied Health
2 weeks ago
**Permanent 0.3FTE or 0.4FTE fixed term until August 2026**
**Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines**
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
**The opportunity**:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Clinician Occupational Therapist to join our large and dynamic team of Occupational Therapists. This is a stimulating part-time role within the acute service, primarily based in the medical wards at Middlemore Hospital, with the opportunity to also work across our specialist medical, surgical, and orthopaedic services.
In this role, you will address the occupational needs of clients during their acute hospital admission, supporting their transition from hospital to home or into rehabilitation or community services. You will model best practices in Occupational Therapy and actively promote the profession within the inter-professional team.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Provide consultation and advice to staff managing patients in specialist areas
- Offer clinical supervision and mentoring to Occupational Therapists and other staff
- Demonstrate expertise in coaching and clinical teaching of allied health professionals
- Lead the development and review of clinical guidelines, service design, and processes
- Facilitate and model inter-professional and transdisciplinary practice, collaborating across teams
- Contribute to and promote emerging developments in practice, staying current with advancements in the field
**Essential**:
- Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand with current APC
- A minimum of 5 years experience, with at least 3 years experience in medicine
- Experience in teaching, coaching and mentoring
- Supervisory experience with students and staff
- Full, clean New Zealand drivers licence
**Benefits**:
- Annual practicing certificate is refunded
- Regular supervision and support to continue to develop your knowledge and skills
- We offer funding for professional development opportunities
- Discounted services at a range of businesses as part of our work perks
**Working at Health New Zealand**
**How to apply**:
**Job Number: CMH202515165**
**Applications Close: 30 April 2025**
- Whakawhanaungatanga, Kind -Manaakitanga, Together -Kotahitanga, Excellent
- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today._
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