Senior Physiotherapist, Cardio Respiratory Outpatients (CROP)at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland -
Do you want to:Expand your cardiorespiratory knowledge by working alongside some of New Zealands leading cardiology and respiratory medical specialists?Work in collaboration with New Zealands 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 RoleWe 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 areaThis 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 developmentMotivating, guiding and developing junior staff and physiotherapy studentsClinical expertise and leadershipSupport equity of health outcomes by incorporating processes into practice that reduce inequitiesThis 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 physiotherapistsYou will also have an opportunity to play an active role in quality improvement, staff and service developmentWork collaboratively with a range of professional groups in a multidisciplinary bicultural environmentSupport equity of health outcomes by incorporating processes into practice that reduce inequitiesProvide preceptorship to static and rotational staffParticipate in our weekend and on-call rosterAbout the TeamOur 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.For more information on living and working in Auckland click hereAbout youAs 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 Certificate6+years post-graduate experience with 2+ years experience in cardiorespiratory physiotherapyExcellent clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practiceA flexible, pro-active and can-do approachExperience supporting staff and studentsEvidence of establishing and developing working relationships within the wider MDTEffective time management, prioritisation and organisation skillsUnderstanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how to provide culturally safe careClick here to view the position descriptionFor more information about this role please contact Erin van Bysterveldt (Clinical Lead Physiotherapy) on erin.vanbysterveldt@tewhatuora.govt.nzWorking at Health New ZealandHealth 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.How to ApplyAdvertising closes: Thursday 28th May 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.Click here to view details about our recruitment processIf 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.