Musculoskeletal Clinical Lead & Orthopaedic Triage Physiotherapist at Bay of Plenty District Health Board (Tauranga/Whakatane), Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō Tātou – About Us

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities. 

The Bay of Plenty District is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff. 

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

We are looking for an experienced physiotherapist with a musculoskeletal background to transform patient care in our Bay of Plenty communities. We have an exciting new service which provides orthopaedic patients with earlier and more appropriate pathways for intervention. An experienced physiotherapist is required to triage and assess these orthopaedic patients and determine their best pathway. 

Alongside this, you will provide Clinical Leadership to a team of musculoskeletal physiotherapists working in our outpatient clinics across the Eastern Bay. You will be providing mentorship and service oversight, working alongside the Team Lead and wider outpatient service teams. 

He Korero mōu - About You

The successful candidate will have at least 5 years' postgraduate experience in Musculoskeletal and/or Orthopaedics in either public or private sectors.  You will need to demonstrate expert clinical skills in assessment, clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis and collaborative management recommendations of Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal conditions including surgical and non-surgical pathways of care. 

There will be an expectation to spend time in Orthopaedic clinics alongside Consultants in order to foster relationships and build trust between clinicians. We provide a supportive environment through comprehensive induction, encouraging professional development with supervision and in-service training programmes. You will be working both in the hospital and within a community setting in this wide-ranging role. 

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• In-House career development
• Funding for ongoing professional development
• Competitive remuneration
• Flexible working options for a healthy work-life balance
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
• SWEAT, our onsite gym
• Free flu vaccination
• Free onsite parking
• Discounts (with local businesses) 

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values

At TE Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care. 

Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW”. 

For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal. For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, contact Carole Vivian, Team Leader, Community and Outpatients on 027 4059 163 or via email carole.vivan@bopdhb.govt.nz 

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity. 

Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021, to be employed with Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty you will be required to be fully vaccinated as a health care worker.  Evidence of your vaccination status will be required at offer stage.  If you do not meet this criteria, we are unable to progress your application.