Staff Grade Surgical Physiotherapist

Inpatient Acute Surgical Staff Grade Physiotherapist Permanent Full Time 80 hours per fortnight (Monday to Friday) Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitemata Advance your physiotherapy career with this exciting opportunity! About the Company At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to building a healthcare system that serves all New Zealanders, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We value innovation and are committed to delivering excellent patient care. About the Role We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Physiotherapist who is passionate about patient care and leadership to join our inpatient services at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitemata. In this full-time role, you will collaborate with an established interdisciplinary team to provide outstanding care to patients receiving surgical services. This includes both inpatient care and pre-operative education. We have numerous opportunities for your professional growth, including: - Comprehensive support from clinical coaches and senior clinicians across various areas of practice - Tailored development plans to help you achieve your personal and professional objectives - Educational resources to assist in the clinical development and supervision of junior staff - A supportive and enjoyable work environment with a team of experienced clinicians - In-house career development, offering regular training, in-services, and educational opportunities - Networking with clinical leaders, senior staff, and rotational clinicians within the organization - Opportunities to engage in service delivery and quality improvement projects - Regular professional supervision from experienced clinicians - Credentialing for weekend work, including a commitment to work three weekend days in a three-month roster - Additional work perks About the Team/Service/Location You will be part of a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions. Te Whatu Ora Waitemata is at the forefront of digital innovation in the Northland region, utilizing electronic patient notes, e-prescribing, and e-vitals, and maintaining strong connections with our community and outpatient services. About You To be successful in this role, you should possess: - New Zealand Professional Registration and a valid current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) - A minimum of two years of recent inpatient surgical experience - The ability to lead, support, and mentor junior staff - Experience in student supervision - Strong clinical assessment skills, excellent communication abilities, and quick thinking Working at Health New Zealand We are committed to providing excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand and embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce. This diversity enhances our understanding of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply, please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Tuesday, 29th July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Nelmari Swanepoel, Physiotherapy Clinical Lead at Nelmari.Swanepoel@waitematadhb.govt.nz. For recruitment-related inquiries, please contact Nisha Karipoth, Recruitment Consultant at Nisha.Karipoth@waitematadhb.govt.nz. Job reference: WDHB19707 We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.