Physiotherapist Paediatrics Christchurch Hospital

• Part time (0.65 FTE, 52hours/fortnight), permanent role, within our Musculoskeletal and Paediatric Cluster
• Clinical experience in Paediatrics desired
• NZ Registration as a Physiotherapist with current Annual Practicing Certificate essential
  

Mō te tūnga | About the Role

Here at Christchurch Hospital we are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist to deliver high quality paediatric services as part of our Musculoskeletal and Paediatric Cluster in Christchurch Hospital. This role is an acute hospital role encompassing inpatients (predominant caseload) and outpatients.

Our paediatric physiotherapists have a varied case load and includes work across two inpatient Paediatric wards, a Paediatric HDU, Child Haematology Oncology Unit, and the Children’s Acute Assessment Unit.  The outpatient component comprises predominantly respiratory-based services. You will work closely with other part time paediatric Physiotherapists and be part of the Musculoskeletal and Paediatric cluster within the department. 

This role sits within a wider team working across the clinical specialities of inpatient orthopaedics, Acute Trauma, Acute Spinal, Emergency Department, Burns and Plastics, ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat), and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. 

Excellent communication skills will ensure that you work effectively within the team. This includes building rapport with children and whānau in challenging situations to ensure the best care is given to the child. Planning, organisational and service development skills are central to this busy role. 

You may be required to contribute to the weekend and on-call rosters.

Ko wai koe | About You

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Undertaking assessments, completing appropriate interventions and providing advice or referring to other services;
• Supervising and mentoring rotational staff, Kaiāchina/Allied Health Assistants and final year physiotherapy students;
• Supporting quality improvement activities.
  

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

• Experience in a paediatric inpatient and/or outpatient setting
• Respiratory skills are advantageous.
• The ability to work collaboratively across the multi-disciplinary team;
• Enthusiasm and confidence in sharing your knowledge across your discipline;
• A working knowledge of quality improvement processes.
• 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 journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.

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