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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā

Senior Physiotherapist - Outpatient & Pelvic Health

Auckland

FULL TIME & PART TIME

October 30, 2024

Senior Physiotherapy role in Pelvic Health Outpatients -
Part-time, permanent position available
Specialty Medicine and Health of Older People Service
Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Waitematā
The New Zealand Female Pelvic Mesh Service is a new national service delivered from two hubs, Northern and Southern, with Waitematā District being the host for the Northern hub covering all of the North Island. A Inter-disciplinary Team (IDT) approach will coordinate the service delivery for women and their whānau to determine the best possible treatment options whilst linking in with appropriate home based services around the North Island. The service will be staffed by a wide range of medical and allied health practitioners delivering holistic patient centred care for women who have experienced significant complications from pelvic mesh implants and are eligible for free health and disability care in New Zealand, irrespective of their eligibility for Treatment Injury cover with Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC).
In collaboration with the New Zealand Female Pelvic Mesh Service we have an exciting and innovative opportunity to build a specialist IDT who will coordinate and provide support to these women. Understanding that this work will need to be flexible in nature, IDT professionals will have options to work remotely as well as in reaching to hospital and outpatient services to support the women attending clinics with pre and post-operative care. We are seeking experienced Physiotherapists who have specialised knowledge, skills, and qualifications in working with patients requiring pelvic health and chronic pain support services; and Occupational Therapists who are experienced in the impact of physical health complications, emotional distress and pain on occupational performance.
We are looking for innovative senior and advanced clinicians to establish, report on, and develop systems and processes for the long term success of this service.
An exciting opportunity available for a:
Senior Pelvic Health Physiotherapist - for up to 20 hour/week (0.50FTE) and will be supporting the delivery of treatment to our chronic pelvic pain population.
Key requirements for this role: (see link to individual PDs below for full details)

New Zealand registered Physiotherapist with a current APC
5 – 6+ years of postgraduate experience, including a minimum of 2 years treating and assessing complex pelvic health patient presentations for Physiotherapy
Experience working directly and in collaboration with pelvic surgeons : urological , gynaecological and colorectal, clinical nurse specialist & engaging in an MDT environment
Experience in leading and implementing service development and quality improvement projects
To provide patient and whānau-centred, evidenced-based approach to physiotherapy assessment, management and treatment options
The ability to work autonomously within a team of experienced Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and in isolation
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, self-motivated and reliable
The ability to facilitate interdisciplinary teamwork
Ability to lead, support, mentor and/or supervise staff
Strong clinical assessment skills, great communication and fast thinking
Full and clean driver’s license

Benefits of the role:

Part-time, permanent employment
Salary range: For Senior Clinicians $117, 420 - $122,570 (depending on experience level)
Opportunity for continued professional development and clinical expertise
Opportunity to promote the role of Physiotherapy to both internal and external stakeholders
Joining a hardworking, supportive and fun environment with a great team of experienced clinicians
In-house career development with regular in-services, training and education opportunities
Opportunities to contribute to service delivery and quality improvement projects through development of a new service
Regular monthly supervision
Work perks

If this sounds like you then please apply online!
For specific queries regarding the Physiotherapy role, please contact Esmari Oosthuizen, Clinical Lead Physiotherapy at Esmari.Oosthuizen@waitematadhb.govt.nz
For specific queries regarding the Occupational role, please contact Simone Skelton, Clinical Lead Occupational therapy at Simone.Skelton@waitematadhb.govt.nz
For general enquiries or support with your online application, please contact Bairavi Thavarasa at Bairavi.Tharavasa@waitematadhb.govt.nz
Job Number : WDHB19115
Closing date: 14 November 2024

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