Senior Physiotherapist, Cardio Respiratory Outpatients (CROP)
Do you want to:
- Expand your cardiorespiratory knowledge by working alongside some of New Zealand’s leading cardiology and respiratory medical specialists?
- Work in collaboration with New Zealand’s national heart and lung transplant service?
- Support others in developing skills in managing complex patients, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice?
- Work alongside a team of experienced physiotherapists in a social, passionate and dynamic physiotherapy service?
- Participate in service evaluation and development?
If so, this job could be for you!
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
We are looking for an experienced NZ Registered Physiotherapist to work as a Senior Physiotherapist within Cardiorespiratory Outpatients. This role is based at Greenlane Clinical Centre and is a permanent position between 0.8- 1FTE (32-40 hours/week) depending on candidate preference. Our service supports hospital speciality clinics and services such as cardiology, respiratory and heart and lung transplant, and we also those referred from General Practices with the Auckland catchment area
This key role is an ideal opportunity for an experienced physiotherapist wanting to develop their leadership capabilities and advance their skills in:
- Implementing evidence-based practice and service development
- Motivating, guiding and developing junior staff and physiotherapy students
- Clinical expertise and leadership
- Support equity of health outcomes by incorporating processes into practice that reduce inequities
This role will also see you performing the below duties:
- Manage a clinical caseload while supporting with day to day coordination and leadership for a team of approximately six physiotherapists
- You will also have an opportunity to play an active role in quality improvement, staff and service development
- Work collaboratively with a range of professional groups in a multidisciplinary bicultural environment
- Support equity of health outcomes by incorporating processes into practice that reduce inequities
- Provide preceptorship to static and rotational staff
- Participate in our weekend and on-call roster
About the Team
Our team is made up of passionate and supportive Physiotherapists motivated to improve the quality of life and health outcomes of the communities we serve.
Our Cardiorespiratory outpatient team is made of up 6 physiotherapists- An Advanced Clinician, 1 Senior, 3 static physiotherapists and 1 rotational.
Our wider Physiotherapy team consists of 94FTE, working across both inpatient and outpatient settings.
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About you
As the ideal person for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:
- New Zealand registration as a Physiotherapist with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- 6+years post-graduate experience with 2+ years’ experience in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy
- Excellent clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice
- A flexible, pro-active and can-do approach
- Experience supporting staff and students
- Evidence of establishing and developing working relationships within the wider MDT
- Effective time management, prioritisation and organisation skills
- Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how to provide culturally safe care
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For more information about this role please contact Erin van Bysterveldt (Clinical Lead Physiotherapy) on erin.vanbysterveldt@tewhatuora.govt.nz
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.
Call New Zealand home
If you receive an offer, our Health Immigration Service offers free support to help you and your whānau relocate. Physiotherapist on Tier 1 of New Zealand's Green List, making you eligible for the Straight to Residence Visa – so you can apply for residency before you arrive.
New Zealand is known for its mountains, beaches and laid-back lifestyle. Whether you prefer a busy city, a coastal town or a rural escape, you'll find a community that feels like home.
How to Apply
Advertising closes: Thursday 25th June 12noon (New Zealand standard time).
To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.
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If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Vaidehi Sharma - Recruitment Consultant at Vaidehi.sharma@tewhatuora.govt.nz quoting ref #ADHB24479 to discuss how we can best support your application.
