Description
- Relocate to New Zealand
- Join our Acute Medical Physiotherapy Inpatient team, working as a Senior Physiotherapist in Haematology at Auckland City Hospital
- Permanent, full-time role (1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week)
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Registered Physiotherapist to work as a Senior Physiotherapist within Adult Haematology. This role is based at Auckland City Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand, and is a permanent, full-time role (1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week).
This key role is an ideal opportunity for an experienced physiotherapist open to relocating to New Zealand.
You'll develop your leadership capabilities and advance your skills in:
- implementing evidence-based practice and service development
- motivating, guiding, and developing junior staff
- clinical expertise and leadership.
The duties of the role include:
- providing a comprehensive service to our Haematology patients, carrying a clinical caseload while providing day-to-day coordination and leadership for a small team
- playing an active role in quality improvement and service development, including the development of clinical pathways within the Haematology service
- working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- supporting the equity of health outcomes by incorporating processes into practice that reduce inequities
- providing preceptorship to static and rotational staff
- taking on delegated leadership responsibilities from the Practice Supervisor, including monthly 1:1s to rotational staff
- participating in our weekend and on-call roster.
About the team
You'll join a supportive, friendly multidisciplinary team with great onboarding and ongoing support. Our team is made up of passionate and supportive physiotherapists who are motivated to improve the quality of life and health outcomes of the communities we serve.
Our Acute Medical team is led by a Practice Supervisor and consists of 14 staff working across AED, General Medicine, Respiratory, Cardiothoracics, Haematology, and Oncology.
Our wider Physiotherapy team consists of 94 FTE, working across both inpatient and outpatient settings.
For more information on living and working in Auckland, click here.
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 Mori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Call New Zealand home
If you receive an offer, our Health Immigration Service offers free support to help you and your family relocate. Physiotherapists are on Tier 1 of New Zealand's Green List, making you eligible for the Straight to Residence Visa so you can apply for residency before you arrive.
New Zealand is known for its mountains, beaches, and laid-back lifestyle. Whether you prefer a busy city, a coastal town, or a rural escape, you'll find a community that feels like home.
For more information about the dedicated support we provide for international candidates throughout the recruitment, immigration, and relocation process, click here.
How to apply
To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any queries about the application process, please contact Vaidehi Sharma, Recruitment Consultant vaidehi.sharma@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.
Requirements
About you
As the ideal person for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:
- Registration as a Physiotherapist with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Six or more years postgraduate experience, with two or more years working within haematology/stem cell transplant/oncology
- Excellent clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence-informed practice
- A flexible, proactive, and can-do approach
- Experience supporting staff and students
- Evidence of establishing and developing working relationships within a wider multidisciplinary team
- Effective time management, prioritisation, and organisation skills
For more information about this role please contact Erin van Bysterveldt, Clinical Lead Physiotherapy - Clinical Support erin.vanbysterveldt@tewhatuora.govt.nz
