Medical Officer - Reablement Services

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Te Toka Tumai Auckland – Auckland, North Island Fixed-term, full time opportunity based at Greenlane Clinical Centre 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 New Zealanders. About the Role Mana Awhi Older Peoples Health provides inpatient and outpatient services to people aged 65 years and older. It is part of the Community and Long-term Conditions (CLTC) Directorate of Te Toka Tumai Auckland (ADHB). The purpose of the Directorate is to provide quality, patient‑centred, self‑directed care as close to home as possible by working in partnership, enabling self‑management, and promoting independence. Mana Awhi Older Peoples Health aims to provide world‑class assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation to people sixty‑five years and over to optimise their health, function, and participation. An opportunity exists for one Geriatrician to join the Mana Awhi Older Peoples Health at ADHB. As a Geriatrician, you will be part of a team providing assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services to older people across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. There is an active Orthogeriatric and Trauma programme, a discretionary consult service to all relevant inpatient specialties and a well‑established Emergency Department (ED) Frailty service. There is the opportunity to participate in stroke rehabilitation in ADHB’s new integrated stroke unit. We have an excellent working relationship with Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP), with two Old Age Psychiatrists and a Clinical Nurse Specialist providing a liaison service to our inpatient wards. We run a memory clinic with MHSOP and a Neuropsychologist. We have a Clinical Psychologist to support us on our inpatient wards. About you You must currently hold (or be eligible for) Vocational/Specialist Registration in Geriatric Medicine with the Medical Council of New Zealand (www.mcnz.org.nz). Appropriate postgraduate qualifications, relevant training and experience are required. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr