Physiotherapist Advanced - Paediatric Respiratory Outpatients

Physiotherapist Advanced – Paediatric Respiratory Outpatients Christchurch Hospital, Parttime 48 hours a fortnight (0.6 FTE) permanent role Designated role –Salary starting at $111,240 Join a specialist paediatric respiratoryservice supporting tamariki and whānau to manage chronic and acute respiratoryconditions in a variety of outpatient and telehealth settings Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders. About the Role Weare looking for a skilled and compassionate Physiotherapistto implement and delivera PaediatricRespiratory Outpatient Service, primarily based out of ChristchurchHospital. This Canterbury, Waitaha regional role provides specialist assessment,treatment, and education for children and young people with a wide range ofrespiratory conditions, including cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, protracted bacterialbronchitis, neuromuscular and neurological conditions along with breathingpattern disorders. Workingclosely with the paediatric multidisciplinary team, you will deliver outpatientcare that supports long‑term respiratory health, empowers whānau, and helpstamariki maintain activity, participation, and wellbeing. Our outpatientservices currently operate Monday to Friday, 0800- 1630. Applicants will needto be available Thursdays to support a weekly multidisciplinary clinic. Thisis a rewarding and relationship‑focused role with opportunities to developadvanced skills in paediatric respiratory therapies, exercise prescription,airway clearance techniques, and family‑centred care. KeyResponsibilities Provide physiotherapy assessment andintervention for tamariki with chronic and acute respiratory conditions,primarily in an outpatient setting Deliver education on airway clearancetechniques, breathing retraining and exercise programmes Support families and caregivers to understandtreatment, equipment use, and home‑based management Complete individualised RespiratoryPhysiotherapy escalation plans for home and community use Work collaboratively with In-patient paedsPhysio team, paediatricians, nurses, dietitians, and other MDT members Provide phone telehealth and where appropriateoutreach follow up care, including communicating plans with other healthproviders, schools and services Contribute to care plans, annual reviews, andlong‑term respiratory management pathways Develop the Paediatric OutpatientPhysiotherapy Service, including referral criteria waitlist triage, KPImonitoring, trial of new or alternative respiratory devices, integrate evidencebased clinical care and establish appropriate processes and procedures forregular practices Supervise and mentor rotational physiotherapistsand final year physiotherapy students Participate in peer review and supervisionstructure About the Service This role is part of the Christchurch Hospital Physiotherapyteam, with over 60 roles across a large range of specialties and morespecifically sits within the Musculoskeletal & Paediatric cluster, a teamof approximately 20 physiotherapists. This cluster is a skilled andcollaborative team that prides itself on high‑quality, evidence‑based care anda culture of mutual support delivering effective physiotherapy across diverseclinical settings. Why You’ll LoveThis Role Supportive and experienced paediatricphysiotherapy team Opportunities to further develop your specialistskills in respiratory care and paediatric physiotherapy Access to structured supervision, mentoring,and ongoing development Meaningful, relationship‑focused work withtamariki and their whānau A friendly and collaborative workplace with astrong commitment to clinical excellence Live in a region offering an amazing lifestyle For more information on living and working in Canterburyclick here About you 3+ years’ applicable clinical experience New Zealand Registered physiotherapist withcurrent APC Demonstrate an understanding of the significanceof and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including how to apply Te Tiritiprinciples in a meaningful way in your role Strongcommunication skills and the ability to engage confidently with childrenand whānau Clinicalexperience in respiratory or paediatric physiotherapy (highly desirable) Compassion,cultural responsiveness, and a family‑centred approach Goodclinical reasoning and the ability to work both autonomously and as partof a team If you have strong respiratory skills and areenthusiastic about developing paediatric expertise, we welcome your application - Support will be provided, including supervision, collaboration with peersworking in the Adult Respiratory Outpatient service and professionaldevelopment opportunities. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific,disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr