Core 2 rotational Occupational Therapist

Auckland DHB

Auckland, NZ

4d ago

Permanent, full-time (current vacancies- Community Starship and Community Allied Health Service)

Continuous improvement and development opportunities

Are you looking for a role that will inspire and encourage you to develop your career the way you want? Are you looking for a challenge and means to develop clinical expertise in your area of interest? If so, join our team!

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who has post graduate experience to join our district-wide extended (core II) rotation programme.

Rotations are 12 months duration. This rotation programme offers you the opportunity to increase your clinical skills within the areas of rehabilitation, neurology, wheelchairs and seating, community, and paediatric specialities, and assist your career development.

Our current rotation vacancies are based at Starship Community and Adult Community service.

Core II staff are supported to assume additional responsibilities alongside developing their clinical skills, including management and supervision skills, and supporting the development of less experienced staff in prioritisation and case load management.

At least 18 months post qualification experience

Ability to work collaboratively within an IDT.

A pro-active, 'can-do' approach

Sound clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice

Effective time management and organisational skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to facilitate timely transitions back into the community

Strong prioritisation skills and experience with complex discharge planning

Meaningful support and orientation to your practice contexts

Collegiality and a strong community of occupation-focused practice

Professional governance, support and mentoring and a well-established in-service programme

Robust opportunities for critical reflection on practice including formal Peer Review and supervision

For position description click here

If you need any further information about these positions, please contact Natalie Muthoo, Clinical Lead Occupational Therapy on nmuthoo

To apply please click on the Apply’ tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.

For help with your application please email, Honey Pillai, Recruitment Consultant on HPillai

Applications close : 26 May 2022

Auckland DHB is committed to the application of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 and its intent to improve the safety of all children.

This position is a Core Children’s Worker as defined by the Act.

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