Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Clinical Coordinator Dental and Oral Health Therapy
- Taranaki Community Oral Health Service
· 1.0 FTE, Fulltime Permanent position (80 hours per fortnight)
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
As the Clinical Coordinator for Dental and Oral Health Therapists, you will play a key role in managing clinical operations and resources whilst collaborating with the team to promote clinical excellence. This role allows you to leverage your strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to enhance oral health outcomes for children.
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About the Team/Service/ Location
We are a dedicated team of dental professionals committed to improving oral health throughout Taranaki. Working in community clinics and mobile dental units, our team of Dental and Oral Health Therapists, Dental Assistants, Administrators, Health Promoter and Kaiawhina provide high quality oral health care and education to communities. Our collaborative approach allows us to support one another whilst delivering compassionate, patient-centred care, promoting good oral health for all, for life!
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About you
Are you a Dental or Oral Health Therapist with at least 3 years clinical experience delivering quality dental care?
Have you demonstrated leadership abilities and the ability to think strategically?
Ideally you will have:
- Current Registration and Annual Practising Certificate with the NZ Dental Council;
- At least 3 years clinical experience with up-to-date clinical skills;
- Be committed to high standards of dental care and oral health education;
- Be adaptable, flexible and reliable and an ability to work effectively as part of a team;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- A current full drivers licence.
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 by Sunday 20 April. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Linda Tuck via linda.tuck@tdhb.org.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.