Physiotherapist - Outpatient

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Where you’ll be working: Physiotherapy Department, Waikato Hospital 

The details: Fixed Term to February 2025 – Full-time or part-time hours will be considered

• Be part of the national transformation in Health
• Are you looking for a role where your passion for patient centred care can make a positive difference to patients?
• Are you ready to advance your career in MSK or Women's Health in a supportive environment?

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for a physiotherapist to join our busy Hamilton based physiotherapy outpatient musculoskeletal or women's health service. You will primarily be based in Hamilton however you may be required to work at other sites across the Waikato region. You will work as part of a team providing an efficient and effective service to our clients. This position will include the opportunity to extend your skills with the support and enthusiasm of a small team.

This position is ideal for a physiotherapist who is self-motivated, able to work independently at delivering services to patients. The role requires the successful applicant to be adaptable to change, resourceful and flexible to service needs and to have a genuine passion for working with patients and their whānau on their health journey.

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(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora, Waikato website.)

Mōu | About you

Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:

• NZ Physiotherapy registration and a current annual practicing certificate
• Current valid full New Zealand drivers licence
• The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of the physiotherapy and wider multi-disciplinary team across a variety of environments
• Excellent communication skills in order to effectively liaise with patients, their whānau and other health care professionals
• Experience providing physiotherapy in an outpatient setting is desirable

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

The Physiotherapy service has approximately 90 staff including Physiotherapists, assistants and administrators that work across the large geographical area that is Waikato region. We have staff based at Waikato Hospital, our secondary hospital in Thames and our three rural hospitals in Tokoroa, Te Kuiti and Taumarunui and across our many community bases in areas such as Morrinsville, Matamata, Cambridge, and Ngāruawāhia.

Our vision is to provide quality physiotherapy care to promote, encourage and enable health, wellbeing and independence for the patients and whānau in the communities we serve. Our mission is to ensure that patients receive excellence of care, that our staff are supported and trained to work and maintain levels of evidence based practice and that our service is equitable, efficient and effective in order to meet the needs of our patients and their whānau. We pride ourselves on being a friendly, supportive team who are keen to grow and develop our staff.

Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

• As part of our Te Whatu Ora, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Te Whatu Ora, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

He whare Manawanui, He whare Koronga | A committed workspace, a workspace with purpose

• We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our Te Whatu Ora family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | 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 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.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email.

If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team – Elisa.Travailleur@waikatodhb.health.nz

Closing date: 07 May 2024

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!