Rotational Physiotherapist

6 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Tewhatuora Full time

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital

Contract: Permanent, Full Time (1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week)

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 Role

This role is open to those recently qualified, as well as those with some clinical experience who are keen to develop their skills and experience in the acute setting of a tertiary teaching hospital and district wide services.

Rotations are varied across clinical areas including acute inpatients, post-acute, musculoskeletal and community services. Rotations include Orthopaedics, Medical and Oncology, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Surgery, Cardio-Thoracic Unit, Health of the Older Person, MSK and Community. On gaining experience there are also opportunities in Medical Assessment Unit and ED, Hand therapy, Advancing Wellness in the Home Initiative (AWHI), paediatrics and our intensive care.

You will be well supported by a friendly, fun and enthusiastic team of highly skilled and experienced Physiotherapists and our team Coordinators. We offer extensive professional development opportunities including day to day clinical mentorship, weekly targeted team training, a well established fortnighly in-service programme, and monthly formal supervision. Cultural professional supervision is available from Māori and Pacific Health teams. New graduates are also supported through the Captial, Coast and Hutt District Allied Health New Graduate Programme.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Wellington Physiotherapy Team work predominantly in the inpatient setting at Wellington Regional Hospital. Our friendly, enthusiastic team includes coordinators, expert, advanced, experienced and rotational physiotherapists.

We have a strong team ethos and believe that we are stronger working together. We work hard to sustain our strong team approach, striving for the best patient outcomes, whilst also enjoying a good work-life balance.

As a team we embrace the values held by Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley including:

  • Manaakitanga- honesty, transparency and respect. We have a shared vision expectations and respect others skills and experience.
  • Kotahitanga- communication and accountability. We all have an equal voice and value constructive communication, we have each other - s back.
  • Rangatiratanga- we prioritise and support our own and each other - s growth, we strive to think outside the square to meet the needs of our patients and staff, we value innovation.
About you

We are looking for a recently graduated physiotherapist, or someone wanting to move into acute hospital practice, motivated to make a difference for our communities. Working with a diverse group of patients with significant health needs, you - ll demonstrate a strong foundation of clinical and communication skills and have a flexible, problem solving approach. You will have an understanding of the health needs of Māori and Pacific Island communities and be comfortable building rapport with patient and whānau from all backgrounds. You will have a drive to learn and develop, and understand the importance of equity in healthcare.

In your cover letter please tell us about yourself, why this role appeals to you and why you - d like to join our team here in Wellington.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health 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 Apply

To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 15 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip Adamson at Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Job details

Job Reference: AH052-25

Location: North Island - Wellington - Porirua

North Island - Wellington - Wellington Central

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise: Clinical - Allied Health - Physiotherapist

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