Physiotherapist Expert - Health Of Older People

OverviewChristchurch Hospital, part time permanent role 0.4 FTE (16 hours per week).
Hours of work on a Monday and Tuesday.
Designated Expert role.
Salary starting at $117,420.About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Expert Physiotherapist for the Health of Older People (HOP) role at Christchurch Hospital.
This advanced clinical role provides expert physiotherapy input across services supporting frailty, delirium, dementia, falls, rehabilitation, and complex medical presentations in older adults.
You will shape best practice, deliver advanced assessment and intervention, support staff capability, and contribute to service development across the inpatient setting.
Your clinical expertise will support older people to maintain independence, mobility, and wellbeing during and after hospital admission.
This is an exciting opportunity for a clinically advanced physiotherapist who is passionate about improving outcomes for older adults and influencing system-wide care.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver advanced physiotherapy assessment and intervention for older adults with complex health, mobility, and frailty-related needsProvide expert consultation, leadership, and mentorship to physiotherapy and broader MDT colleaguesLead or contribute to development of clinical pathways, guidelines, and quality improvement initiativesSupport workforce capability through supervision, education, and coaching of junior and senior physiotherapistsGuide complex discharge planning and support smooth transitions across acute, rehab, and community servicesContribute to research initiatives, evidence-based practice, and service innovationPromote equitable, culturally responsive care aligned with Te Whatu Ora priorities and Te Tiriti o WaitangiParticipate in peer review and supervision structureYou will be required to contribute to the weekend and on-call rostersAbout the TeamThis role is part of the Christchurch Hospital Physiotherapy team, with over 60 team members across a range of specialties and specifically sits within the medical specialties and neurosciences cluster, a team of approximately 20 physiotherapists.
The team is patient-centered and supportive and forms part of our physiotherapy leadership team, delivering operational and clinical leadership across the department.Why You'll Love This RoleOpportunity to lead and drive excellence across HOP physiotherapy servicesWork within a well-respected team supported by senior clinicians and Allied Health leadershipMeaningful, impactful work supporting older adults across Waitaha CanterburyA collaborative, values-driven environment committed to high-quality patient careLive in a region offering an amazing lifestyleAbout YouYou will hold NZ Registration and a current APC and be able to demonstrate the following:Extensive experience in Health of Older People, geriatric rehabilitation, general medicine, or frailty servicesAdvanced clinical reasoning and confidence managing complex presentationsStrong leadership, communication, and mentoring skillsAbility to influence practice across teams and support service development5+ years\' clinical experienceDemonstrate an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how to apply its principles in your roleWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce to better understand and serve our community.
We welcome applications from diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo apply please click "apply now."
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Thursday 18 June.
If you have questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at ******
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