Occupational Therapist - Low Vision

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent Part time 0.5FTE (20 hours per week)
• Hours of work to be between Monday - Friday 0800 -1630
• Based at Burwood Campus
• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicatedto serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we'rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence.
• Aboutthe Role
• An opportunity now exists for Occupational Therapistto work within the Outpatient services at Burwood Hospital. In this role, you will work with referred patients who have adiagnosis of low vision, to enableoptimum safety and function in the community.You - ll work with clients from diverse social andcultural backgrounds and need to bring your holistic skills, enthusiasm andpassion to achieve the best outcome for your patients.Positioned in ouroutpatient service at Burwood Hospital ,this role engages with patients to assess and optimise their function in thecommunity who have Low vision . This role within the Low Vision clinic involves assessment in the clinic setting ,prescribing technology and strategies for maintaining independence. This roleinvolves assessing the clients in their own home.
• You will be responsible for :
• Undertaking Occupational Therapy assessments and developing and implementing treatment plans, considered within a holistic approach
• Providing education and resource, where appropriate, to the client and their family / whānau, as well as the wider team
• Engaging in service delivery reviews and associated quality improvement initiativesBurwood Hospital offers the opportunity to be part of both the Low Vision team and the wider Occupational Therapy Department and take the opportunities to access professional development through, in-service training and clinical supervision.
• About You
• We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist who will be able to demonstrate your excellent communication skills and build rapport with patients and their whānau. To be successful in this role you will demonstrate the following :
• Comprehensive clinical assessment and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Work flexibly within the team, with a team player attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to liaise effectively with health professionals both within the in-patient services and in the community
• Strong clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice
• Effective time management and organisational skills
• Strong prioritisation skills and experience with complex discharge planning
• A positive attitude and enthusiasm for this area of work
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Registration with the NZ Occupational Therapy Board and current Annual Practicing Certificate
• As local travel is required, a full driver - s license is essential
• Enable NZ Equipment accreditation or willingness to obtain
• Workingfor Health New Zealand
• HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellnesses'. We're dedicated toensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand. Weembrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are betterpositioned to understand and service our community
• We welcomeapplications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
• Howto Apply
• Toview the position description and / or apply for the role please click - applynow. - All applications must be submitted through our onlinecareers portal before 11 : 59pm on
• Wednesday 15th October
• If you have any questions aboutthe role, please contact
• Alex Jay
• at
• Pleasenote, we will be reviewing applications as received and may proceed with therecruitment process before the closing date of this advert, therefore we encourage you to apply early.
• | Location : | Christchurch |

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