Oral Health Therapist - Te Awamutu

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

 Where you’ll be working: Te Awamutu/Otorohanga/Te Kuiti

The details: Permanent Full time – 40 hours per week

• Are you graduating and looking for the first step in your career?
• Are you passionate about eliminating health inequalities?
• We welcome both new graduates and experienced practitioners to our service
• You may be eligible for the voluntary bonding scheme where you could be eligible for a payment of $11796 after 3 years service then two additional payments of $3942 after year four and five. please click on the link for further information Voluntary Bonding Scheme Te Whatu Ora

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

 Join our team in Waikato district and make a real difference in eliminating health inequalities in our community. You'll manage comprehensive oral health services, own patient care plans, and create innovative strategies to promote oral health education. Base is negotiable and will be discussed at interview stage. 

 Key responsibilities of the role:

• Conduct oral health assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide preventive and therapeutic dental treatments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and disease prevention.
• Collaborate with the wider healthcare team to promote holistic patient care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

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(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

With a focus on preventive care and patient education, we aim to empower individuals to take control of their oral health and lead healthier lives. Our team's commitment to excellence ensures that every patient receives the highest standard of care, making us a trusted and valued resource in Waikato.

Mōu | About you

Either a new graduate or soon to be new graduate with the intention to graduate and obtain your DCNZ registration early 2025, or; an experienced dental/oral health therapist

Be committed to high standards of dental care and oral health education

Have a current full drivers licence, or intention to work towards this

Have up to date clinical skills

Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

• As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team – elisa.travailleur@waikatodhb.health.nz

Closing date: open until filled

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!