Physiotherapist -Fixed Term

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Fixed Term – Ending October 2025
0.6 FTE – (24hours per week)
National Child Rehabilitation Service (NCRS)
Wilson Centre
Te Whatu Ora - Waitematā
 
We are seeking a New Zealand registered Physiotherapist to work in an exciting and unique position within the National Child Rehabilitation Service (NCRS), based at the Wilson Centre.

NCRS offers a comprehensive whānau-centred rehabilitation service for tamariki and rangatahi (ages 0-16). We are the national tertiary service which provides inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation for tamariki and rangatahi with neurological, orthopaedic, spinal, complex pain and other medical conditions.

The team work together with tamariki and their whānau to develop a flexible programme tailored to meet their needs. The Physiotherapy role involves developing and delivering rehabilitation that focuses on supporting whānau centred goals. An interdisciplinary team (IDT) approach forms part of the service’s framework, so effective communication skills with key stakeholders, the IDT and whānau as well as the ability to collaborate with the necessary professionals nationally is vital in ensuring a successful rehabilitation process. 

Key skills and attributes:
• New Zealand registered Physiotherapist 
• 2+ years of clinical experience; paediatric and/or rehabilitation experience is beneficial 
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary team
• Have excellent clinical assessment and treatment skills
• Have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Be organised and demonstrate strong time management
• Show flexibility and be able to work in a dynamic environment
 
Within this role you will receive:
• Support of your personal and professional objectives 
• On-going best practice initiatives
• Learning opportunities to foster service development and leading quality care
• Regular personal professional supervision for support and mentoring
• Weekly in-service training

If this sounds like you then please apply online!

Please click here for position description 
 
For specific queries regarding the nature of the role please email Carolyn Davies, Allied Health Team Manager on: carolyn.davies@waitematadhb.govt.nz or Jane Hamer, Physiotherapy Clinical Leader Child Woman and Family on jane.hamer@waitematadhb.govt.nz 

For general queries or support with your application please contact Bairavi Thavarasa, Recruitment Consultant via email at Bairavi.Thavarasa@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Closing date: 20 November 2024

Job Number : WDHB18899