Two full time opportunities within our Musculoskeletal and Cardiorespiratory teamsDevelop and use leadership skills in a health system undergoing rapid transformationRegistration with the New Zealand Physiotherapy Board along with demonstrated clinical experience in an acute tertiary care setting is essentialOur purpose Why we do itWhen you work with the Canterbury District Health Board you re part of something very special We plan fund and deliver health services to the almost 600 000 people that live in the Canterbury region Our primary goal is to put people at the heart of everything we do The team What we do We are looking for two experienced Physiotherapists to co ordinate and provide leadership for our Cardiorespiratory and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy teams on the Christchurch Hospital combined campus site Our Musculoskeletal Team works with patients across Acute Orthopaedics Orthopaedic Trauma Burns and Plastics ENT ED Orthopaedic Outpatients and Hand Therapy Outpatients This team leader position is permanent full time working 40hrs per weekOur Cardiorespiratory Team works with patients across Intensive Care General Surgery Medical Respiratory Cardiology inpatients and outpatients Respiratory Outpatients Cardiothoracics Vascular and the Surgical Progressive Care Unit This is a fixed term team leader position working 40hr weekly until approximately 2021Your skills will ensure the ongoing ability of these services to provide optimal care in a fast paced tertiary care environment Regular professional development opportunities and relevant course attendance is supported Annual Practicing Certification APC is reimbursed as is a large contribution towards PNZ membership The role Where you fit inIn this role you will be responsible for the following The daily coordination and operational management of both rotational non rotational staff and studentsEnsuring that professional development and supervisory needs of the team are metSupporting and directing the Physiotherapy Service on Christchurch Hospital Campus alongside the Clinical Manager and the leadership teamCarrying a clinical caseload across the inpatient s wards undertaking expert assessments completing appropriate interventions and providing advice or referring to other servicesYour skills will include the following A broad range of experience in the acute inpatient setting ideally including respiratory skillsDemonstrated experience working with staff and patients from a wide variety of backgroundsThe ability to work collaborative and contribute at a multidisciplinary leave on quality and service committeesPrevious experience in leadership roles is preferredRegistration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board and current Annual Practicing Certificate is essentialOur culture What matters to usKo ng t ngata te m tua mahi Putting people at the heart of all we doHealth is ultimately all about people What s important around here is the way we care for and respect others the responsibility taken for delivering outcomes and going about our work with integrity Belonging here Becoming part of our storyBeing part of the Canterbury District Health Board you will enjoy a fantastic benefits scheme the opportunity for flexible working arrangements and ongoing focus on your career development The Canterbury DHB believes that diversity and inclusion is key to ensure we deliver the best care for our diverse population The Canterbury DHB is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that welcomes and respects everyone If this role has sparked your interest but does not match your skills then please visit our careers website and have a look at our roles that better suit your expertise If you are interested in this role please apply directly on our career site here Please note only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted Contact us on recruitmentcdhb health nz for additional information
