Surgical Services Manager

• Surgical Services Manager
• Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth
• Permanent, Full Time

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 Zealanders.

About the Role

Reporting to the Group Director Operations, the Surgical Services Manager will provide operational management for the Surgical Services department, made up of anaesthesia, general surgery and orthopaedics.

The Surgical Services Manager 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 partnership with Direct Reports, Clinical Directors, Heads of Department, and Nursing and Allied Health Leads.

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

• Accountable and responsible for operational management and strategic planning for the Surgical Services department
• Strategic oversight to facilitate the provision of services to meet the current and future needs of consumers
• Lead 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 Taranakis policy, procedures, protocols and guidelines
• Productive relationships are established and maintained with internal and external stakeholders

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About the Team/Service/ Location

At Health New Zealand | 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:

• A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
• Access to clinical training and education

Up to date facilities, have a look at:

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

• Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
• Professional development

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About you

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Minimum 5 years post graduate leadership and business management experience
• Minimum 5 years experience in the health sector
• Change management experience
• Project management experience
• Quality improvement knowledge
• Knowledge of the implications of the Treaty of Waitangi with a commitment to bi-culturalism
• Ability to work in a complex changing environment and able to juggle multiple competing priorities
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team

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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday March 14th . If you have any questions about the role, please contact Wendy.langlands@tdhb.org.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.