Core Physiotherapist - Pelvic Health, Acute Allied Health

Permanent, part time 0.8FTE

Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines

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.

We have an exciting opportunity to extend our Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Service at Middlemore Hospital. The team forms part of the Acute Allied Health Service for the Counties Manukau District, South Auckland.

We are looking for enthusiastic physiotherapists to join our team and are able to consider a physiotherapist either wanting to begin their career in Pelvic Health or extend their current interest and clinical experience in this specialised area of Physiotherapy practice.

Comprehensive Pelvic Health Physiotherapy services are provided to a culturally and clinically diverse group of adults with a range of conditions including obstetric, gynaecological and male pelvic health.

We deliver services through a range of modalities including individual appointments, group education and telehealth across a number of localities in the Counties Manukau area.

You will work alongside a team of very experienced Pelvic Health Physiotherapists and also be located alongside with the musculoskeletal physiotherapy team. We work closely with the Uro-Gynaecological multidisciplinary team, midwives and acute ward staff, continence service etc. You will be professionally supported by a Section Head Physiotherapist and the Physiotherapy Professional Leader.

This position may also involve the supervision of rotational staff and undergraduate physiotherapy students.

The department actively encourages continuous professional development with continuous and collaborative learning within the team, regional meetings with pelvic health services and support for formal education opportunities.

Essential:

New Zealand Registration and a Current Annual Practicing Certificate

Introductory level pelvic health assessment

Minimum 2 years experience in Physiotherapy

Full drivers licence

Desirable:

Experience in pelvic health physiotherapy

Ongoing plans for Pelvic Health training

Experience in supervision of rotational staff and students

Experience in acute hospital setting

Research and audit skills

What's in it for you?

Refund of your annual practising certificate cost

Discounted services as part of our work perks

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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to apply

For more information, please contact Amy on amy.lin@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

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

At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind Manaakitanga, Together Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.