Allied Health Safe Staffing and Education Lead

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki
Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community

Allied Health Safe Staffing and Education Lead
Fixed Term up to 0.6FTE Permanent

Te Kaupapa – Mission

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki. 

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

Taranaki  - A place like no other
Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day.  For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as   art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

For further information on our international recruitment and what we offer Click here and find out how to make a difference somewhere different. 

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us
At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community. 

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:
•    A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
•    Access to clinical training and education
•    Up to date facilities, Have a look at 
•     Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml
•    Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
•    Professional development

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Permanenet 0.6 FTE 

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is seeking an Allied Health, Scientific or Technical emerging or established leader who is looking for an opportunity to grow their skills, knowledge, and breadth of experience in a supportive team environment. 

This role is responsible for the delivery of assigned projects such as the Allied Health safe staffing programme, as well as work activities identified in the Allied Health and Community directorate workplan, including planning of educational programmes.

Current activities include supporting the following:
-       Implementation of the Allied Health Safe Staffing Milestones
-       Implementation of the Allied Health Career Framework
-       Specific directorate activities aligned to the National Planned Care and Acute Patient Flow programs.
-       Activities aligned to workforce growth and development.

You will also be an integral member of the results driven Allied Health, Scientific and Technical Directorate Leadership Team, to support the delivery of the Allied Health, Scientific & Technical and Community Strategy.

Please click here to view the job description

Moū - About you
You will be a motivated and insightful people leader who effectively engages with a variety of stakeholders, with a demonstrated ability to deliver on objectives. 

You will hold a relevant APC as an Allied Health, Scientific or Technical professional along with the following skills and experience:
-       Proven interest in developing skills and career progression as a leader 
-       Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
-       A strong capability to build culturally safe connections with people, to collaboratively deliver results
-       An ability to work proactively and coordinate work programs 
-       An ability to analyse data and evidence to inform decisions and directions 
-       A proven ability to implement sustainable change and quality improvement/project management 
-       Knowledge of the implications of and commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi 
 

Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?

If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page.
 
For further information, please contact Katy Sheffield on Email: Katy.Sheffield@tdhb.org.nz

Applications Close TBC

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai
By joining together, we will succeed