Allied Health Consultants - Specialist Mental Health Service

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha CanterburyChristchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

2 days ago

Job description

Allied Health Consultants - Specialist Mental Health Service

Are you looking for a new opportunity, are an innovative andoutcome-focused clinician? Apply now.

Permanent and fixed term positions available, both 40 hours per week (1FTE)
Clinicalleadership capabilities

About the roles

The Specialist Mental Health Services at the WaitahaCanterbury has two very exciting opportunities for experienced Allied HealthProfessionals to advance their career into a senior leadership role as an Allied Health Consultant.

Adolescent Child and Family Service, SMHS - Full time, Permanent

Adult Community Service, SMHS - Full time, Parental leave cover fixed term until October 2026

Please clearly indicate in your cover letter which role you are applying for

Child, Adolescent and Family (CAF) Service providescommunity and inpatient mental health services, including assessment, treatmentand education for young people up to the age of 18 and their whānau.

The Adult Community Mental Health service providesassessment, treatment and support services to adults in the community within acase management model, including assessment and interventions for urgent orcrisis mental health needs.

The role of the Allied Health Consultant is pivotal in the clinicaland strategic leadership of these services, which will see you at the forefrontof our service delivery, helping shape the way we operate through leading anddeveloping Allied Health Services that will sustain us well into the future.

It is an exciting opportunity for an innovative andoutcome-focused clinician who has a deep commitment to work in collaborationacross disciplines and is driven to achieve professional and operationalexcellence.

About You

As an Allied Health Consultant, you will work in partnershipwith the Clinical Director, Nurse Consultant and the Service Manager of theservice to facilitate the ongoing development of mental health best practice, promote inter-disciplinary models of care and lead service improvements thatdeliver improved outcomes for consumers and their families / whānau.

Reporting to the Director of Allied Health you will be partof the Allied Health Directorate, also working closely with the Allied HealthClinical Leaders, other Allied Health Consultants and Quality partner. The role is firmly focused on leadership within the services, however you willalso have strong clinical experience within your area of practice and will havean opportunity to utilise your clinical skills. You will be based atHillmorton Hospital but working with our regional Mental Health Services andacross the Waitaha Canterbury Health District.

Your key responsibilities will include :

Providingday to day strategic leadership, in order to deliver a sustainable, highquality service that contributes to the achievement of organisationalgoals.

Providingclinical leadership for the Allied Health workforce with a focus onworkforce development, safe and high-quality care, outcomes focussedpractice and integration that support strategic development andorganisational priorities.

Supportingthe integration of research evidence into practice and the implementationof contemporary models of care;

Develop,maintain and evaluate organisational systems to facilitate delivery ofsafe, quality care;

Providingclinical expertise at an advanced practice level within a specialistclinical area, SMHS.

To be successful in this role you will have;

Experiencein a leadership role is an essential but support for professionaldevelopment will also be given;

Abilityto articulate a compelling vision for all Allied Health disciplines;

Advancedlevel of knowledge and clinical experience;

Experiencein leading improvement in service delivery and or practice development;

Strongprofessional networks and relationship skills;

AlliedHealth qualification and current Annual Practicing Certificate isessential;

Working at Health New Zealand

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

How to Apply

To apply please click ' apply now .' All applicationsmust be submitted through our online careers' portal by Monday 10th November . If you have any questions about the role, please contact NatalieGaunt

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

Job details

Job Reference : Job Reference : PC

Location :

South Island - Canterbury - Christchurch

Job type :

Job type : Permanent Full time

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