Service Lead - Medical & Acute

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki

Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community

Te Kaupapa – Mission

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

Taranaki
- A place like no other

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day.  For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as   art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

For further information on our international recruitment and what we offer Click here and find out how to make a difference somewhere different.

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

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A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department

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Access to clinical training and education

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Up to date facilities, Have a look at

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Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml

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Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams

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Professional development

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role - Fixed Term, 18 months 

Reporting to the Group Director Operations, the Service Lead will provide operational management for the Medical and Acute Services.

The Service Lead will oversee service delivery and lead the implementation of new strategies, drive agreed projects within the service and provide the ongoing strategic direction for their portfolio.  This will be achieved in conjunction with recommendations and support from their Direct Reports, Clinical Directors, Heads of Department, nursing and Allied Health Leads.

Please click here to view the job description.

Moū - About you

To be successful in this role, you’ll need an understanding of and a proven ability in related areas:

• Accountable and responsible for operational management and strategic planning for the medical and acute services
• Strategic oversight to facilitate the provision of services to meet the current and future needs of Consumers.
• Leads the development of quality business management practices for services that are compliant with legislation, standards, best practice protocols and Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki’s policy, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
• Productive relationships are established and maintained with internal and external stakeholders.

The Service Lead will also work with relevant internal and external stakeholders to achieve and deliver on agreed goals within the regional and national priorities.

Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?

If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page.

For further information, please contact Janette Thompson
on Email: Janette.Thompson@tdhb.org.nz

Applications Close Sunday 19 May 2024

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together, we will succeed