Core Occupational Therapist

2 weeks ago

Manukau City, New Zealand Counties Manukau District Health Board Full time

**Part Time 0.9FTE**

**Permanent**

**Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines (between step 1 $58,513 - 7 $82,271)**

Counties Manukau District provides health and disability services to over 500,000 people in our local community. We are focused on achieving better health outcomes for our growing patient population, with particular emphasis on Maaori and Pacific peoples and other communities with health disparities.

We are looking for a registered Occupational Therapist with more than three years recent experience to join our very large team of Occupational Therapists. You will be able to work in a stimulating part time role within the acute service and may work in any of our specialist medical, surgical or orthopaedic services based at Middlemore Hospital.

The successful applicant will have evidence of previous employment as an occupational therapist in an acute neurological, medical, surgical, orthopaedic or rehabilitation service. Proven ability to pro-actively manage a fast paced and dynamic work load is required.

In this role we are required to address the occupational needs of our clients during their acute hospital admission and assist with preparation for discharge from hospital to home or other rehabilitation or community services. It includes modelling best practice and actively promoting the occupational therapy role with the inter-professional team.

In addition we require the applicant to have experience and be eligible to provide supervision to occupational therapists, rehabilitation assistants and occupational therapy students. Other responsibilities include leading and participating in quality and service improvements as required and with consultation.

We offer funding for professional development opportunities; including the opportunity, where appropriate, to take part in exciting quality improvement and clinical leadership initiatives. In addition you will have regular supervision and support to continue to develop your knowledge and skills.

**Essential**:

- Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand with current APC
- Diploma of Occupational Therapy, or Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy),or overseas equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years recent experience
- Supervisory experience with students and staff
- Full, clean drivers licence

**What's in it for you?**
- A great learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
- Fantastic culture and team environment
- This role is Monday to Friday based at Middlemore Hospital and the train stops outside our front door
- Access to Ko Awatea, an onsite learning institute which attracts both National and International speakers and trainers
- Frequent supervision by skilled therapists
- Annual practicing certificate is refunded for every additional year of service
- Discounted services as part of our work perks

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