Physiotherapist - Oncology/Haematology

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to providing exceptional healthcare for all New Zealanders. Our organization is guided by the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and we focus on creating a health system that prioritizes partnership, equity, sustainability, and whanau-centered care. We believe in the power of collaboration and integration to enhance health outcomes across our communities. About the Role We are currently seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to join our Medical Specialties and Neurosciences team at Christchurch Hospital. This part-time, permanent role consists of 44 hours per fortnight (0.55 FTE), with potential opportunities to increase FTE in the future. In this position, you will work across the specialty areas of oncology/haematology and gastroenterology, as well as our General Medical Service. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to assess and manage a wide variety of clinical presentations, including neurology, neurosurgery, acute assessment, acute stroke, vascular conditions, cardiology, and nephrology. As part of your responsibilities, you will engage in the education and training of fourth-year undergraduate students and junior rotational staff. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and confident in their clinical practice, with a collaborative communication style. Additionally, you will be required to participate in weekend and on-call rosters. In this role, you will be responsible for: - Conducting expert assessments, implementing appropriate interventions, and providing advice or referrals to other services - Supervising and mentoring rotational staff and final year physiotherapy students - Contributing to service improvements within the team About You The ideal candidate will have: - Previous experience in oncology/haematology (preferred) - A broad range of experience, ideally including respiratory, neurology, and general medicine - The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team - Enthusiasm and confidence in sharing knowledge within your discipline - A working knowledge of quality improvement processes - Competency in te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori, or a commitment to beginning this journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth Working for Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we recognize that our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to being good employers and fulfilling our equal employment opportunity obligations. Our Equity Work Programme emphasizes the importance of considering equity in all aspects of our work and fosters the cultural change necessary to achieve equitable health outcomes across the system. How to Apply To view the position description and apply for this role, please visit our online careers portal. If you have any questions regarding the position, feel free to reach out to Alex Jay at alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz. Please note that we will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.