Occupational Therapist

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui

Permanent 1.0 FTE - 40 hours per week

Health NZ/Te Whatu Ora Whanganui is committed to increase the diversity of our workforce, and actively focus on employing and building a sustainable Māori workforce which supports our pro-equity commitment. 

Ko te kaupapa | About the role

We have the opportunity for a motivated Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic and progressive team as an inpatient rotational Occupational Therapist.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist to work in our Occupational Therapy team, this role is predominantly a rotational inpatient role rotating through the main hospital wards including Medical, Surgical and ATR (stroke/rehab), with input into Paediatrics and Critical Care as required. This role is ideal for a new graduate Occupational Therapist, or an experienced Occupational Therapist with an interest in inpatient services.

We have a great team of Occupational Therapists with a wide variety of experience and skills. This job requires working closely with the other Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Therapy Assistants, as well as being a part of a wider multi-disciplinary team. Excellent time management, adaptability and communication skills are essential for this role.

This role will report to the Clinical Manager Occupational Therapy

Ko koe tēnei | About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• You must be a qualified Occupational Therapist
  • Enjoy working alongside other MDT members with a transdisciplinary team approach.
  • Able to build strong relationships with the clients and whanau and community networks.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills.
  • Good communicator, written and oral.
  • Motivated to maintain high level of knowledge and skill
  • Able to supervise students and junior rotational physiotherapists
  • Cultural sensitivity

• Have experience or demonstrate potential for working in a hospital/DHB setting
• Hold the legal right to work in New Zealand
• Physically fit and able to lift (as per patient handling guidelines)
• Motivated to maintain high level of knowledge and skill
• Hold a New Zealand Drivers License

Ngā hua o te Mahi i Te Pōari o Whanganui | Working at Te Whatu Ora Whanganui

• Supportive team environment
• Mentoring
• Professional Supervision
• We provide regular in-services and opportunities for funded external courses to enhance your Continued Professional Development.

Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Our vision is He Hāpori Ora - Thriving Communities, with our mission being 'to improve health and independence through a responsive and integrated health system'. We ensure health care places people and their whānau at the centre of everything we do with and for them. We support and empower individuals and whānau to determine their own wellbeing and are committed to working in authentic partnership with other health care providers, iwi, government, social and community agencies to build strong, resilient, connected people and whānau.

Whanganui is a great little progressive city with a friendly chilled vibe. Great café culture, schools and sporting opportunities with some of the best all year-round weather in the country. The rugged west coast beaches on your doorstep allow for all year surfing, fishing or just walking for miles. Skiing and hiking on mount Ruapehu just an hour up the road, Whanganui has all your bases covered for a family friendly lifestyle.

Whanganui's reputation for having some of the best value-for-money housing in New Zealand is another big-plus for many people settling in the city. With most suburbs only 15 minutes from the central business district or Whanganui Hospital residents don't have to compromise on location to make the most of their leisure time or afford a better property.

Check out www.discoverwhanganui.nz/visit/ to see what your new home could look like.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

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Please read the attached position description for further information, otherwise for more information you can contact:

• Recruitment Coordinator by emailing Stacey.Howes@wdhb.org.nz or phoning 06 348 3066 or;
• Emma Fowlie, Clinical Manager OT, SLT, Physiotherapy and Dietetics:

          021 308 815  emma.fowlie@wdhb.org.nz

Please ensure you correctly upload your CV and any other supporting documentation to your application before submitting it.

Whanganui Physiotherapy Department has some other part-time positions available, so options are available for a combined role if a full-time role is preferred. Please contact Emma Fowlie if you wish to discuss other potential job options.

Rā Katinga | Applications close

Applications close: 30th January 2025

‘Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible and before the closing date -  applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place for suitable candidates following application. This vacancy will potentially close earlier than indicated if a suitable candidate has been identified'

Vacancy: 01-PCOT-5660