Clinical Manager - Kaikohe - ref. u90359119
Whangarei, Northland, New ZealandPermanent part-time position (0.2FTE) 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 RoleThis is a clinical leadership role operating across the continuing care continuum within the adult mental health services for Whangarei and Kaipara.Working in partnership with the Service Manager, the Clinical Head of Department will provide leadership across General Adult Community, Te Roopu Whitiora, Intensive Care Team, Dual Disability and Kaipara Community Team.Offering an opportunity to shape and lead the service, at an exciting time of development and innovation, this role will work closely with the General Manager and Clinical Director to provide professional leadership with the aim of providing a high-quality service to meet the community, service and organisational objectives.The successful candidate will be one who is looking to make a contribution to improving outcomes for people accessing mental health care - in particular for Maori, with a focus on addressing inequity.
As a member of the clinical governance forum, it is important to have an interest in quality improvement, service development co-design and outcome measures.In return we can offer you the opportunity to work in a service that has a robust clinical governance structure in place, high standards of care, a supportive team environment and an ability to contribute to improving services.We will support the person in this role to access leadership development opportunities.It is anticipated that this role will be 0.2FTE as an annex to a substantive clinical position within one of the teams in the service.About the LocationAs well as a warm climate, the winterless north offers excellent schools; affordable housing and scenic coastal areas offering a range of recreational activities.
We are just a two hours' drive or 25-minute flight from the international hub of Auckland. To learn more about our stunning location please click here For more information on living and working in Northland click hereAbout youTo be considered you must have or be eligible for specialist (or locum tenens) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in a Psychiatry Vocational scope of practice.If you are currently overseas / not yet registered, we can assist you with the application process to obtain MCNZ registration.
Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 30 April 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Molly Kelly at NL-SMO.Jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nzWe are currently advertising a range of vacancies available in the Psychiatry team both full and part-time positions and we would be happy to hear from those interested in more than one vacancy.
Please feel free to contact us on the email above to discuss how this might fit your lifestyle.We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.