Service Clinical Director-maxillo-facial

**Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity**

Te Whatu Ora Northern region is looking for an experienced clinical healthcare professional to provide clinical and service leadership to Regional Oral and Maxillofacial Service (OMS), part of the Surgical Services Directorate, Te Toka Tumai Auckland.

This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably registered healthcare professional with strong leadership skills and experience to support the delivery of high-quality patient care as well as provide operational leadership for the team.

The regional OMS service works closely with the Auckland Regional Hospital and Specialist Dentistry service, ORL Head and Neck Service and Plastics. OMS delivers patient care from District Hospitals across the Northern region.

This challenging and rewarding role requires a leader with an ability to work collaboratively to deliver innovative and creative solutions and identify, create and maximise opportunities. You will be approachable, forward thinking and keen to implement changes to further enhance the services provided by the team. Strong relationship building and influencing skills will be key - the role works in partnership with the service Business Manager and requires a significant level of collaboration with other leaders across the region. You will be supported by the Surgical Director and the Directorate Leadership Team including the Maori Health Lead, Nurse Director, Allied Health Director, General Manager, Finance and HR Managers.

This is a part time, 0.25 FTE, permanent role leading a regional service providing care across the Northern region.

The role holds accountability for direct reports which include Senior Medical Officers. Responsibilities include working with the leadership team to ensure service clinical quality and safety, delivery of high quality clinical care within required timeframes, workforce development and planning, staff management and financial management of service budget. The position reports directly to the Director of Surgical Services.
- Ensure the clinical quality and safety of the service
- Provide leadership and senior management of the regional service workforce fostering excellence in practice standards and professional behaviour
- Maintain high standards of care by creating an environment in which excellence in clinical care can flourish
- Actively provide clinical leadership and effective management of the service’s performance and productivity.
- Work collaboratively with the wider organisation to ensure excellent and safe care for Regional Oral and Maxillofacial Service (OMS)

For further details, please refer to the position description

**Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills**
- Hold an Annual Practice Certificate and meet the requirements of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (HPCA).
- Be a highly experienced and respected clinician
- Demonstrate practiced leadership skills
- Have demonstrable commitment to quality, safety and clinical governance
- Have excellent communication skills and collaborative ability
- Hold a commitment to Te Whatu Ora and Te Toka Tumai espoused values

**Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation**

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

**He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here**

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland. In return, we can reward you with a competitive salary, at least five weeks annual leave and a unique and supportive working environment.

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**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply