Physiotherapist Advanced - NZ Female Pelvic Mesh Service

Physiotherapist Advanced - NZ Female Pelvic Mesh Service 12-month fixed term, part-time position 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) Based at Christchurch Health Campus Join a supportive and experienced team of professionals and become an important member of the Multidisciplinary team Join a service that puts peoplefirst The national Female Pelvic Mesh Service supports women experiencing complications from surgical mesh. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering equitable, trauma-informed, culturally safe care that honours TeTiriti o Waitangi. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. About the Role We are seeking a skilled and motivated Physiotherapist to join our NewZealand Pelvic Mesh Service team at Christchurch Hospital. This is a fixed-term position for 1 year. As the first person coming into this role in the service, we are looking for someone who is passionate about setting up a service that will best meet the needs of the community, and confident in setting up a referral and triage process and working through any challenges that come with setting up a new role. We anticipate this role will evolve and grow with the successful applicant. This advanced practice role provides expert assessment, treatment, and clinical management for women experiencing complications associated with pelvic mesh procedures. Working within a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in supporting women with complex pelvic health presentations, including pelvic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, bladder and bowel symptoms, sexual dysfunction, and functional limitations related to mesh complications. This is an exciting opportunity to work at an advanced level within a highly specialised service, contributing to clinical excellence, service development, education, and improved outcomes for wāhine across Te Waipounamu. Key Responsibilities Provide advanced physiotherapy assessment and management for women with pelvic mesh-related complications Deliver evidence-based treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction, persistent pelvic pain, bladder and bowel symptoms, and sexual dysfunction Develop individualised rehabilitation plans to support function, participation, and quality of life Work collaboratively with gynaecologists, urogynaecologists, pain specialists, psychologists, nurses, and other allied health professionals Provide expert clinical advice and consultation to physiotherapy colleagues and multidisciplinary teams Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical pathway development Support education, mentoring, and capability development within women's health physiotherapy Promote equitable, culturally responsive care aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles About You You will bring: Registration with the Physiotherapy Board of NewZealand and a current APC Significant clinical experience in women's health and pelvic health physiotherapy Advanced skills in pelvic floor assessment and rehabilitation Experience managing complex pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction Strong clinical reasoning and expertise in managing complex presentations Excellent communication, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills The ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice An understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi , including the ability to apply Te Tiri ti principles in a meaningful way within your practice Postgraduate qualifications in women's health, pelvic health, pain management, or advanced clinical practice are highly desirable. Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: PC4277366 Location: South Island - Canterbury - Christchurch Job type: Expertise: Clinical - Allied Health - Physiotherapist #J-18808-Ljbffr