Allied Health Clinical Coordinator - Acute

Allied Health Clinical Coordinator – Acute

Southland Hospital, Health New Zealand – Southern

• Permanent role, 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) with additional clinical hours required
• Salary band: $111,240 – 117,420 per annum, pro-rata + KiwiSaver

Lead Acute Care Coordination and Optimise Patient Flow

Are you passionate about enhancing patient outcomes and streamlining service delivery? Join the Allied Health Unit at Southland Hospital as an Acute Clinical Coordinator, where your leadership will directly impact the quality and efficiency of patient care. This permanent 0.5 FTE role combines hands-on clinical responsibilities with a central focus on coordinating patient flow in the acute wards.

About the Role

As the Clinical Coordinator, your primary responsibility will be to optimise service delivery by overcoming barriers to patient flow and enhancing collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Working in consultation with the line manager, you will coordinate a team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Allied Health Assistants to ensure smooth and efficient care transitions and enable timely, effective, and holistic patient care.

You will:

• Direct the daily utilisation of staff, balancing skill mix and resources to meet patient needs.
• Support referral triage and caseload management to ensure patients receive prompt and high-quality care.
• Address challenges in patient pathways and transitions to optimise patient flow and outcomes.
• Coordinate staffing requirements, including leave planning, to maintain service coverage.
• Facilitate interprofessional communication, fostering collaboration across the wider healthcare team.

This role demands a comprehensive understanding of service specifications, multidisciplinary team roles, and clinical pathways, to ensure seamless patient flow.

Who We’re Looking For

To excel in this role, you’ll need to be:

• Patient-focused: Dedicated to ensuring patients receive the right care at the right time.
• A New Zealand Registered Allied Health Professional: With at least five years of clinical experience (three in acute care) and a current Annual Practicing Certificate in a relevant Allied Health Therapy discipline.
• A strategic thinker or problem-solver: Skilled in addressing barriers to patient flow and optimising care pathways. You will be highly organised, honest, trustworthy and open to feedback.
• A strong collaborator: Able to foster effective teamwork and partnerships across disciplines. You must understand the roles of each of the allied health professions within this clinical area of practice.
• Committed to equity: Demonstrated experience implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in healthcare.

Desirable Attributes:

• A relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Leadership experience in a healthcare setting.

Why Join Us?

At Health New Zealand–Southern, support your professional growth and personal well-being with:

• Lifestyle benefits: Short commutes, stunning coastlines, and a family-friendly community.
• Career development: opportunities to development and support your career.
• Convenience: Free parking for Southland employees, subsidised gym memberships, discounted health insurance, and retail discounts.
• Holiday perks: Access to discounted staff holiday accommodation in Te Anau and Central Otago.

Position description:

Clinical Coordinator PD

The Allied Health Clinical Coordinator will be required to provide direct clinical care within a relevant scope of practice in the acute wards
 

Allied Health Therapy Position descriptions:

Social Worker PD

Occupational Therapist PD

Physiotherapist PD

Mō mātou | About Us

The Southern District offers the perfect balance of affordable living, excellent amenities, and outstanding recreational opportunities. From skiing and kayaking to live music and fine dining, Southland has something for everyone Learn more at Southern Health Careers or Discover Invercargill.

Ready to Lead and Inspire?

Apply now to become a pivotal leader in acute care at Southland Hospital, ensuring patients receive the right care at the right time.

Utu whānui | Salary Range

This role offers a salary of 111,240 - $117,420 pro rata, covered by the Allied, Public Health, and Technical Single-Employer Collective Agreement.

Rā mōnehu | Closing Date

Applications close: 12th January 2025.

Apply early, as this vacancy may close before the listed date.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/

For further information please contact James Boyd, Recruitment Advisor: james.boyd@southerndhb.govt.nz

All conversations will be confidential in nature.

If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand - Southern , please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here:  Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors

Pre-Employment Checks: All appointments are subject to:

• Occupational Health Assessment.
• Police Vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks.
• Serious misconduct checks (for previous Public Service departments and Crown entities).