Fixed Term – Ending October 2025 0.6 FTE – (24 hours per week) National Child Rehabilitation Service (NCRS) Wilson Centre Te Whatu Ora - Waitemata
We are seeking a New Zealand registered Physiotherapist to work in an exciting and unique position within the National Child Rehabilitation Service (NCRS), based at the Wilson Centre.
NCRS offers a comprehensive whanau-centred rehabilitation service for tamariki and rangatahi (ages 0-16). We are the national tertiary service which provides inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation for tamariki and rangatahi with neurological, orthopaedic, spinal, complex pain and other medical conditions.
The team works together with tamariki and their whanau to develop a flexible programme tailored to meet their needs. The Physiotherapy role involves developing and delivering rehabilitation that focuses on supporting whanau-centred goals. An interdisciplinary team (IDT) approach forms part of the service's framework, so effective communication skills with key stakeholders, the IDT and whanau, as well as the ability to collaborate with the necessary professionals nationally, is vital in ensuring a successful rehabilitation process.
Key skills and attributes:
New Zealand registered Physiotherapist
2+ years of clinical experience; paediatric and/or rehabilitation experience is beneficial
Experience working within an interdisciplinary team
Excellent clinical assessment and treatment skills
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Organised with strong time management skills
Flexible and able to work in a dynamic environment
Within this role you will receive:
Support for your personal and professional objectives
On-going best practice initiatives
Learning opportunities to foster service development and lead quality care
Regular personal professional supervision for support and mentoring
Weekly in-service training
If this sounds like you, then please apply online!
For specific queries regarding the nature of the role, please email Carolyn Davies, Allied Health Team Manager at ****** or Jane Hamer, Physiotherapy Clinical Leader Child Woman and Family at ******.
For general queries or support with your application, please contact Bairavi Thavarasa, Recruitment Consultant via email at ******.
Closing date: 20 November 2024
Job Number: WDHB18899
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