Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District

Location:  Wellington Regional Hospital

Service:    Physiotherapy

Contract:  Permanent, Full Time

Salary:  From Step 1 Core Salary Scale ($74,842), dependant on experience

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

This role is open to those approaching the end of their training and about to graduate, as well as those with some clinical experience who are keen to develop their skills and experience in the acute setting of a tertiary teaching hospital and district wide services. 

Rotations are varied across clinical areas including acute inpatients, post-acute, musculoskeletal and community services. Rotations include Orthopaedics, Medical and Oncology, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Surgery, Cardio-Thoracic Unit, Health of the Older Person, MSK and Community. On gaining experience there are also opportunities in Medical Assessment Unit and ED, Hand therapy, Advancing Wellness in the Home Initiative (AWHI), paediatrics and our intensive care. 

You will be well supported by a friendly, fun and enthusiastic team of highly skilled and experienced Physiotherapists and our team Coordinators. We offer extensive professional development opportunities including day to day clinical mentorship, weekly targeted team training, a well established fortnighly in-service programme, and monthly formal supervision. Cultural professional supervision is available from Māori and Pacific Health teams. New graduates are also supported through the Captial, Coast and Hutt District Allied Health New Graduate Programme. 

Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team

The Wellington Physiotherapy Team work predominantly in the inpatient setting at Wellington Regional Hospital. Our friendly, enthusiastic team includes coordinators, expert, advanced, experienced and rotational physiotherapists.

We have a strong team ethos and believe that we are stronger working together. We work hard to sustain our strong team approach, striving for the best patient outcomes, whilst also enjoying a good work-life balance. 

As a team we embrace the values held by Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley including

• Manaakitanga- honesty, transparency and respect. We have a shared vision expectations and respect others skills and experience. 
• Kotahitanga- communication and accountability. We all have an equal voice and value constructive communication, we have each other - s back. 
• Rangatiratanga- we prioritise and support our own and each other - s growth, we strive to think outside the square to meet the needs of our patients and staff, we value innovation. 

Moū - About you

We are looking for new graduate or recently graduated physiotherapists motivated to make a difference for our communities. Working with a diverse group of patients with significant health needs, you - ll demonstrate a strong foundation of clinical and communication skills and have a flexible, problem solving approach. You will have an understanding of the health needs of Māori and Pacific Island communities and be comfortable building rapport with patient and whānau from all backgrounds. You will have a drive to learn and develop, and understand the importance of equity in healthcare. 

In your cover letter please tell us about yourself, why this role appeals to you and why you - d like to join our team here in Wellington. 

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

To find out more about us click on the following links:

Capital and Coast

Hutt Valley

Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed