Physiotherapist | Women’s Health

• Part time (0.7FTE), permanent role within Women’s Health (56hours/fortnight)
• Predominantly outpatient work; some inpatient cover required.
• Hours negotiable for the right candidate
• Minimum of 2 years with clinical experience in Women’s Health essential
• NZ Registration as a Physiotherapist with current Annual Practicing Certificate is essential
• An opportunity to develop and use your leadership skills in a health system undergoing rapid transformation.
  

Mō te tūnga | About the Role

Here at Christchurch Hospital we are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist in Women’s Health Physiotherapy to join us in providing a quality service to our patients. You will work flexibly to provide support to patients across the clinical specialties in Women’s Health including obstetrics, gynaecology and pelvic pain. This role is predominantly outpatient work, however inpatient cover on the gynaecology and maternity inpatient wards may be required.  

This role sits within a wider team working across the clinical specialties of Women’s Health, Orthopaedics, Hand Therapy and Haemophillia.

Ko wai koe | About You

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Using detailed anatomical knowledge and musculoskeletal physiotherapy evidence to assess and manage a range of women’s health presentations from lower back pain in pregnancy, to continence and prolapse assessment and management, and chronic pelvic pain.
• Undertaking assessments, completing appropriate interventions and providing advice or referring to other services;
• Supervising and mentoring staff and students as required;
• Supporting quality improvement activities.
  

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 2 years clinical experience working in Women’s Health
• Broad clinical experience working in a hospital setting (desirable);
• Good understanding of the current management principles of chronic pain as well as an understanding of the principles of adult education;
• An ability to contribute to interdisciplinary service development
• Knowledge of quality improvement principles and processes
• An ability to work unsupervised
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Demonstrated leadership abilities (desirable)
• Registration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board and an Annual Practicing Certificate is essential 

Mō mātou | About Us

“Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do”

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.

Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

Ngā hua | Benefits of working at Health New Zealand

When you work at Health New Zealand, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your career journey. We offer great professional development and learning opportunities for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have access to amazing kaimahi/staff discounts from select retailers, restaurants and businesses.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore apply directly on our career site here. For additional information about this role please contact Alex Jay, Recruitment Partner on Alexandra.Jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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