Oral Health Therapist

Oral Health Therapist

We are searching for a registered Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist to join our Southern oral health team, predominately working in a fixed clinic and also when the need arises working on a mobile dental unit in other areas. You will be part of the national transformation in Health. You’ll manage comprehensive oral health services and make a real difference in eliminating health inequalities in our community.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Conduct oral health assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide preventive and therapeutic dental treatments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and disease prevention.
• Collaborate with the wider healthcare team to promote holistic patient care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

With a focus on preventive care and patient education, we aim to empower individuals to take control of their oral health and lead healthier lives. Our team's commitment to excellence ensures that every patient receives the highest standard of care, making us a trusted and valued resource in Waikato.

Required skills and experience you will need to be considered for the role:

• Have up-to-date clinical skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• You will need to be flexible, organized, self-motivated and demonstrate that you can work effectively with whanau to improve oral health.
• You will be a team player who understand the importance of partnering with dental assistants and who values support, friendship and development.
• You will have an appreciation of for our shared values and culture that contribute to our oral health teams success.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is `the weaving of wellness. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.