Designated Physiotherapy role, Step 9-13 of the PSA Allied and Public Health Salary Scale appointment based on skills and experience
Permanent, 0.8FTE - 64 hours / fortnight
NZ Registration as a Physiotherapist with current Annual Practicing Certificate is essential
Minimum of 3 years clinical experience essential
Mo te tunga About the Role
The Physiotherapy team at Christchurch Hospital is looking for an Advanced Professional Physiotherapist, with knowledge and skills in Burns and Plastics, or proven acute hospital experience and the desire to specialise in this area of practice.
Ko wai koe About You
You will provide safe and clinically effective patient assessment and intervention with demonstration of advanced knowledge and skills to manage burns and plastic presentations.
You will be part of the wider Musculoskeletal and Paediatric team, working alongside students, rotational and non-rotational staff.
You will be working on the Burns and Plastics and ENT wards and supporting across the acute Orthopaedic Wards as required.
This role will assist in developing the clinical capability of others and will provide clinical and/or professional supervision to staff and students.
You will be involved in quality improvement activities and creating and/or actively implementing evidenced-based practice.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako Skills and Experience
A minimum of 3 years clinical experience working in an acute hospital setting
Demonstrated experience in Burns and Plastics (desirable)
Respiratory, orthopaedic and/or spinal skills are advantageous
Good understanding of the principles of adult education
Experience in teaching/supervision, training and development of staff
An ability to lead and 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
You will be expected to contribute to the on-call and after-hours roster as part of this role. All after-hours work will qualify for penal rates.
Mo matou About Us
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Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, 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 Maori are at the forefront of all our conversations.
Nga hua Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
When you work at the Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whanau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff.
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