Allied Health Team Leader, Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit
Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines
Come and join us at the Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit - one of only two units in New Zealand that is dedicated to comprehensive rehabilitation after spinal injury. We are a regional service and have a full interdisciplinary team offering in-patient, out-patient and outreach services to people with spinal injury.
We are looking for an inspiring Team leader to lead our Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy assistants and Nurses. Ideally this person will have experience in spinal or neurological rehabilitation. This position is responsible for providing patient and whaanau centred safe and effective outcomes. You will provide operational expertise managing and coordinating day-to-day functions of the team as well as supporting professional services in one or more specialist areas.
As the Team leader, you will monitor and report on service outcomes and quality outcomes while facilitating improvement plans.
Essential:
- New Zealand registered Allied Health Clinician with a current practising certificate
- Minimum of 7 years’ clinical experience as well as knowledge of spinal or neurological rehabilitation
- An understanding of Health Disability and illness issues and the services available
- Relevant clinical experience and knowledge of therapy practice in neurological rehabilitation, preferably spinal
- Experience managing and supervising staff
- Previous experience of management of health professionals will be advantageous
Benefits:
- Free parking onsite
- Annual practicing certificate is refunded
- We offer funding for professional development opportunities
- Discounted services at a range of businesses as part of our work perks
- Support with Immigration/Visa
If you are enthusiastic and passionate about rehabilitation, enjoy working as part of a dynamic team and you are committed to patient focused care, then we would like to hear from you.
Please apply online by clicking on the Apply Now button. To review the position description please click here. If you have questions regarding this role, please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on 09 276 0044 ext 58680 or amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.
Job Number: CMH202414597
Closing Date: 21 January 2025
