Allied Health Expert Physiotherapy

• Based at Christchurch Health Campus
• Full time, permanent (1.0FTE) 40 hours per week
• Expert level role for a Trauma specialist in this leadership opportunity

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Here at Christchurch Health Campus we are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist to join the leadership team to provide professional expertise and guidance. The Allied Health Expert, Physiotherapy – Trauma will:

• Enhance and develop physiotherapy clinical knowledge within the trauma specialty, particularly in cardiothoracics
• Maintain advanced clinical, cultural and professional standards and competencies across the trauma specialty
• Evaluate clinical practice through reflection, audit and outcome measures to continually improve the physiotherapy service to patients and whānau

An Allied Health Expert is expected to spend a significant amount of time within the clinical practice pillar, although this role will also have time dedicated to teaching, leadership, service improvement, and research. The clinical workload will primarily be in the specialty of cardiothoracics, although opportunities to work in a different clinical area may be possible.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing expert clinical and professional practice and optimising the model of care
• Assisting the Clinical Manager in leading service planning and delivery
• Providing clinical leadership and enhancing the culture of excellence
• Assisting the Clinical Manager with workforce management
• Leading and maintaining a high-quality service delivery

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

About You

We are seeking a senior Physiotherapist with a minimum of 5 years clinical experience to join the leadership team. Your skillset and interests will include:

• Experience in optimal management of a clinical case load
• An awareness of the application of research and innovation to improve clinical practice and service delivery models
• Demonstrated constructive problem solving, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori OR a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Self-motivated, independent, with a high level of initiative
• Excellent communication, organisation, and prioritisation skills
• You must be a member of Physiotherapy New Zealand or willing to join
• Registration with NZ Physiotherapy Board and a current Annual Practicing Certificate is essential

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 28th April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.