Physiotherapist | Women's Health, Christchurch

Physiotherapist | Women's Health at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch Part time (0.4FTE), permanent role within Women’s Health (32 hours/fortnight), with Wednesday a required day Predominantly outpatient work; some inpatient cover required Minimum of 2 years with clinical experience in Women’s Health essentialNZ Registration as a Physiotherapist with current Annual Practicing Certificate is essential 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 are rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.About the Role Here at Christchurch Hospital, we are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist in Women’s Health Physiotherapy to join us in providing a quality service to our patients. You will work flexibly to provide support to patients across the clinical specialties in Women’s Health including obstetrics, gynaecology, and pelvic pain. This role is predominantly outpatient work; however, inpatient cover on the gynaecology and maternity inpatient wards may be required.This role sits within a wider team working across the clinical specialties of Women’s Health, Orthopaedics, Hand Therapy, and Haemophilia. In this role, you will be responsible for: Using detailed anatomical knowledge and musculoskeletal physiotherapy evidence to assess and manage a range of women’s health presentations from lower back pain in pregnancy to continence and prolapse assessment and management, and chronic pelvic pain.Undertaking assessments, completing appropriate interventions, and providing advice or referring to other services; Supervising and mentoring staff and students as required; Supporting quality improvement activities. About You A minimum of 2 years clinical experience working in Women’s HealthBroad clinical experience working in a hospital setting (desirable); Good understanding of the current management principles of chronic pain as well as an understanding of the principles of adult education; An ability to contribute to interdisciplinary service development Knowledge of quality improvement principles and processesAn ability to work unsupervised Excellent communication skills both verbally and written Demonstrated leadership abilities (desirable) Registration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board and an 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. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community, or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at se note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert. Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr