Physiotherapist (Cardiothoracic)

  • Location:

    Wellington , New Zealand
  • Closes:

    08/09/2024
  • Experience

    At least 3 years

Physiotherapist (Cardiothoracic)

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

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital

Service:  Physiotherapy

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Step 3 to Step 8, $86,045 - $107,000, dependant on experience

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

This role is based in the Heart and Lung Unit at Wellington Hospital and includes caseload on the 40 bed ward as well as patients in the intensive care unit. The clinical work covers in-patients under our cardiology and cardiothoracic teams including chest trauma patients.

The position sits within our cardiothoracic mini-team, consisting of expert, experienced and rotational physiotherapists. The inpatient physiotherapy team works with patients in all areas of the hospital and cover maybe required as service need indicates

This role also includes working on the on call and weekend roster covering Wellington Regional Hospital.

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 an enthusiastic, experienced physiotherapist with drive and a passion for cardiology and cardiothoracic care. Working with a diverse group of patients, from admission to discharge, you - ll demonstrate excellent clinical and communication skills, and have a flexible, problem solving approach. We work closely as a team across the inpatient service (adult and paediatric), so inter-professional and inter-specialism skills are key. You will be motivated by evidence, equity and aim to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients and their whanau.

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