Oral Health Clinical Team Leader

· Tairāwhiti/Gisborne Hospital & Specialist Services – School Dental – Oral Health Clinical Team Leader (including Clinical FTE)

· Monday – Friday, flexible weekends and after hours

· Permanent

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are currently looking for a Team Leader who is clinically expert, passionate about improving equity and Oral health across the life span as well as providing leadership (In clinical partnership) with our experienced, supportive and well respected Oral Health Team.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

This position exists to coordinate all Hospital and Specialist Services Oral Health programmes for tamariki, rangatahi, Hāpu Māmā and whānau across Tairāwhiti. We aim to improve equity, reduce inequalities and to lead in the Tairāwhiti Way of Working. For more information on living and working in Tairāwhiti click here

About you

As the Oral Health Clinical Team Leader you must have:

· NZ Registered Oral Health Therapist / Dental Therapist

· Minimum 5 years post graduate clinical experience

· Bachelor of Oral Health or Equivalent with a current annual practising certificate (without any conditions)

· A demonstrated passion for improving equity

· Demonstrated leadership/management experience in Oral Health service

· Has completed post graduate studies or is currently working towards a post graduate qualification

· Demonstrated ability to lead and implement positive changes in systems and processes

· Familiarisation with ‘good oral health for all, for life’ strategy and local vision

· Role models Tairāwhiti way of working daily

· Demonstrated ability to engage with whānau

· A thorough knowledge of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and a sensitivity to different cultures

· Analytical skills/Attention to detail but also able to see bigger picture

· Systems expert in health information systems

· Ability to share knowledge, skills, information and advice

· Ability to work alone, collaboratively and as part of a team

· Evidence of ability to develop and maintain local relationships

· Sound written, oral communication/presentation skills

· Current driver’s license

Our Tairāwhiti Way of Working involves us working collectively across agencies to enable whānau to flourish. There is a shift to interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary approach, which identifies needs of whānau and the best people to provide support—requesting the right support at the right time in the right place. The workforce shares information, works flexibly and collectively to reduce barriers and provide the support that the whānau needs and requests. The transdisciplinary approach reduces barriers and improves access for whānau as teams walk beside people till they get what they need.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nicki.dever@tdh.org.nz or 021 407 404.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.