Physiotherapist - General / Neurosurgical

• Join our General Surgery and Regional Neurosurgical Service based at Auckland City Hospital in a permanent, full-time role

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

At Te Toka Tumai | Auckland DHB we are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced New Zealand registered Physiotherapist to join our Physiotherapy team in a static role within the areas of General surgery and Neurosurgery. This is a permanent, full-time role based at Auckland City Hospital and offers the opportunity to develop your capabilities and work within a great team including working across our other acute specialist services such as; general surgery, liver and renal, urology, orthopaedics and vascular.

• Managing a clinical caseload providing comprehensive and evidence-based care to general surgical patients on the acute ward and neurosurgical patients within the high dependency unit and acute ward
• Working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team
• Playing an active role in quality improvement within the clinical areas
• Being prepared to take on delegated responsibilities from the practice supervisor as required
• You may also be required to participate in our weekend and on-call roster

This role sits within the acute surgical team and encompasses the management of patients with a wide range of presentations including but not limited to elective abdominal surgeries, trauma, traumatic brain injuries, subarachnoid haemorrhages, tumour resections and spinal surgeries.

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Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

As the ideal person for this role you will have the following skills and attributes:

• New Zealand registration as a Physiotherapist with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• 3-4 years of clinical experience working in a hospital setting preferably with experience in general surgery and/or neurosurgical setting
• Proven experience in student supervision / teaching and training (advantageous)
• Excellent clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of professional groups in a multidisciplinary bicultural environment
• Effective time management, prioritisation and organisation skills
• A flexible, pro-active approach with excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

This video will provide further insight into the role

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Zuhir (Clinical Lead Physiotherapy – Clinical Support) on HannahZ@adhb.govt.nz

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

Auckland District Health Board (Auckland DHB) is one of the leading healthcare providers in New Zealand offering a wide range of tertiary and quaternary clinical services to a large and diverse population. We have state of the art facilities and provide our services from three hospitals – Auckland City Hospital, Starship Children’s Health and Greenlane Clinical Centre.

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• Receive thorough orientation and excellent support from experienced practitioners
• On the job training with continuous improvement and development opportunities including an in-service training programme
• Peer reviews and professional supervision
• A great team environment and supportive work culture

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Advertising closes: Friday, 8 July 2022 at Time 11:59 pm (New Zealand standard time).

To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.

Click here to view details about our recruitment process

Immigration/Visa Support

Immigration NZ has introduced a new Accredited Employer Work Visa system from 4 July 2022. For some positions this includes a clear pathway to residency. And of course, for successful candidates offered a position with us who require a Work Visa, we will provide support with their Visa application. Here is a link for more information Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa.

The remuneration for this position is covered by a collective agreement (PSA Allied, Public Health and Technical MECA 2018-2020)

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Elismha Lubbe - Recruitment Consultant at ElismhaL@adhb.govt.nz quoting ref #ADHB14839 to discuss how we can best support your application.

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