Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Allied Health Unit, Dunedin Hospital
- Salary - $88,627 - $110,210 and KiwiSaver
- Permanent, part-time
- FTE: 0.5 (20 hours per week)
- Schedule: Five days per fortnight (Monday, Tuesday, and Friday)
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist with experience in acute stroke, oncology/haematology and internal medicine or who have keen interest developing skills in this area to join our inpatient Allied Health team at Dunedin Hospital.
This role would be well suited to a clinician with a dynamic and adaptable approach to interdisciplinary team working, and a keen interest in acute inpatient medical, oncology and stroke presentations. Whilst acute stroke, oncology and medical is the main area of cover, you will be required to cover other inpatient areas from time to time as required.
We take pride in supporting our staff to grow as clinicians, so we run an ongoing support and professional development programme including regular team in-services, a comprehensive on-call/weekend competency training framework, and access to course and conference funding.
Please note this role requires you to participate in weekend and on-call rosters therefore flexibility is essential.
About you
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic team-player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will have the drive to develop quality services in collaboration with others while working alongside a committed inter-professional team of health professionals.
You will have a minimum of three years' experience and be able to work effectively and autonomously in a fast-paced environment as a member of the broader inter-professional team. You will have previous clinical experience in acute stroke presentations and bring a willingness to learn which will be complemented by the support of your team members. You will be proficient at managing and prioritising a busy caseload within the inpatient setting and show dedication to developing your own skills while supporting the growth of students, junior staff and the Allied Health Assistant workforce.
You will need to be adaptable and flexible allowing you to work effectively with your clients and within a changing health environment.
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Painga - Benefits:
- Beautiful coastlines and a family-friendly community
- Continuous support for career development
- Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
- Access to staff fitness facilities and banking offers
- Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
About us
Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
Salary range
This role belongs to the PSA/DHBs Allied, Public Health and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement and falls between Step 3 ($88,627 p.a) and Step 7 ($110,210 p.a pro-rata) of the Degree-Based Allied, Public Health and Technical scale.
Tono ināianei - Apply now
To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Thursday 17, July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katie Procter Recruitment Advisor, all conversations will be confidential in nature katie.procter@southerndhb.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.