Closing Date: 06/12/2020
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Nau mai, haere mai ki Ūpoko ki te uru hauora. Location: Christchurch Hospital Contract: Permanent, Full Time, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week Salary: PSA Genetic Counsellors MECA up to $119,881 (dependant on experience) ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a qualified genetic counsellor to join our Christchurch based clinical team. You should be able to demonstrate broad experience in all aspects of genetic counselling. You will participate in our extensive outreach clinic programme. You will be team leader for the South Island Hub. Genetic Health Service NZ (GHSNZ) is a national multidisciplinary clinical and diagnostic Genetic Service. CCDHB currently provides two Hubs for GHSNZ, based in Christchurch (South Island Hub) and Wellington (Central Hub). The two Hubs provide clinical genetics services to 50% of the population of NZ, from Taranaki in the North Island to Invercargill at the southern tip of the South Island. Clinical staff in the two Hubs are part of the national service and work closely with colleagues in the Northern Hub based in Auckland. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Certified Genetic Counsellor (FHGSA or equivalent) Minimum of 5 years’ experience post certification/registration* Leadership and patient/client management skills Ability to facilitate and manage change at a local level * Ideally applicants will have at least five years’ clinical experience post certification (HGSA or equivalent) to be eligible for the Team Leader role, but we also invite applications from certified genetic counsellors who would like to be considered for Team Leader role within the near future based on experience. ABOUT OUR ORGANISATION Capital and Coast DHB (CCDHB) is located centrally in Wellington and has the equivalent of around 4,300 full time staff, making us a major employer in the Wellington region. CCDHB operates two hospitals – Wellington Regional Hospital in Newtown and Kenepuru Hospital in Porirua – as well as the Kapiti Health Centre at Paraparaumu. CCDHB also has a small number of Christchurch based employees. Christchurch is New Zealand's second largest city, and is a vibrant, modern city with attractions for both enthusiasts of city living and those that enjoy easy access to the numerous outdoor pursuits nearby. Christchurch is located on the East coast of the South Island and provides a high quality lifestyle for both old and young. Here at CCDHB we embrace diversity and welcome applications from people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. CCDHB is a pro-equity Health Organisation, with a particular focus on Māori and Pacific Peoples and the Disability Community. CCDHB provides a range of specialist services including neurosurgery, oncology, neonatal intensive care and community-based services including district nursing, rehabilitation services, social work, alcohol and drug services, and home support services to a population of around 900,000 people. Applications will not be accepted via email. All candidates applying for any of our current vacancies must complete an online CCDHB application form by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. Applications close on 6 December 2020. Please ensure your uploaded CV and cover letter is in either Word or PDF format. For further information on this role, please email Philip.Adamson@ccdhb.org.nz and please indicate the vacancy number (AH152-20) and job title in the subject line. Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai By joining together we will succeed
For further information please contact:
Philip Adamson
Email: Philip.Adamson@ccdhb.org.nz
Website: https://capitalhealth.careercentre.net.nz/Job/Team-Leader-Genetic-Counsellor-Kaiarataki-Tira-Tohutohu-mo-Nga-Rarunga-Ira/Canterbury/17192
Wellington Hospital, Riddiford Street
Wellington
New Zealand
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