Advanced Physiotherapist (Orthopaedics)

Location

Wellington Regional Hospital and Hutt Hospital

Contract

Permanent, Part Time 0.6 FTE

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're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Please note that this role is only available for current Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora staff. Any non-Te Whatu Ora applications will be declined.

This role is appropriate for an experienced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist (MSK PT) wanting to gain experience in advanced practise within the Orthopaedic Physiotherapy field. This role is permanent part time. We have two high performing and welcoming teams across CCHV who have developed high trust relationships with the Orthopaedic SMOs and services. This role supports the \'shorter wait times for FSA specialist appointments and shorter wait times for elective treatment\' targets. You will be fully supported to work in clinics both co-located with SMO\'s but also with your Advanced Clinical Practise Physiotherapy colleagues. You will have the opportunity to begin working with the advanced practise career framework developed by SME clinicians working in this area of practise.

About the Team / Service Location

We have two teams - one based in Capital, Coast and one based in the Hutt. They have line management under different services but also work together to support the growth and development of this area of expertise. This role would be supported by experienced team members in both areas of the district but will sit within the Outpatient Hand therapy, MSK & ACPP Physiotherapy team.

About you

You will be an experienced MSK PT ideally with experience in the public health system, who is knowledgeable in Orthopaedic / MSK assessment and treatment. You will be someone who has completed postgraduate training in the MSK and Pain arenas. You will be a self-starter who can shift gears comfortably and can read situations quickly. You will be confident in supporting the excellent work that our team has developed over the last few years. You will be comfortable in your own abilities to be able to work well with physiotherapists working in advanced scope of practise alongside the Orthopaedic surgical team. Minimum of 5 years clinical practice (with at least 2 years working as a physiotherapist in relevant area of practice).

• Demonstrated specialist clinical skills in Orthopaedic physiotherapy.
• NZ Registered Physiotherapist with current annual practicing certificate.
• Appropriate post graduate qualification (or working towards).

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 14 October. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

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

Job details

Job Reference : AH190-25

Location :

North Island - Wellington - Hutt Valley

North Island - Wellington - Wellington Central

Job type : Expertise :

Clinical - Allied Health - Physiotherapist

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