Peke Waihanga is one of New Zealand’s leading health service providers, our vision is ‘independent lives for the people we care for’. As our organisation continues to grow and evolve, our service offering now includes orthotics, prosthetics, peer support, and a significant focus on rehabilitation. Our collaborative, ‘wrap around service’ enables us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients.
We are currently seeking an experienced Clinical Orthotist to work in our Hamilton Centre. This role involves working with diabetic and vascular patients, alongside a growing opportunity to support a wider cohort of complex orthotic patients. You will also attend regional clinics to ensure our ‘hard to reach‘ patients receive an equitable, high-quality service.
Job Description
The successful applicant will join a highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team in our Hamilton Centre and develop strong connections with other health providers in the region. You will engage regularly with our national team of allied health professionals through collaboration calls, staff hui, workshops and other training events.
To be successful in this role you will need to be a team player who is solutions focussed with a positive outlook. You will have a passion for embracing technology and research to improve the patient experience and outcomes for patients; and a strong desire to continually improve processes and standards to gain operational efficiencies.
As Clinical Orthotist you will contribute directly to our 2024- 2028 strategy through prescribing orthotic devices appropriate to the patient’s needs and capabilities; providing a world class service to our patients
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
A broad range of experience in orthotics and a passion for preserving the contralateral limb
Experience with and a passion for working with patients with complex needs, both paediatric and adult
The skills and motivation to help further develop our service and improve health outcomes for our patients
Excellent communications skills and ability to work as part of a highly skilled and motivated team
A strong work ethic and commitment to maintaining your own professional development.
A degree in prosthetics and orthotics or equivalent, and relevant experience as a Prosthetist/Orthotist.
Desired Skills and Experience
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and progressive organisation! Peke Waihanga is committed to being at the forefront of our industry and providing a world-class service to our patients.
Our benefits include flexible work hours, 23 days leave per year, free health checks and flu vaccinations, health insurance discounts, up to 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution and professional development opportunities.
We are looking forward to welcoming the right candidate to our fun and supportive workplace. For any further information or questions about the role please contact us.
Relocation
Peke Waihanga is an accredited employer and can support a work visa or a ‘straight to residency visa’ for offshore applicants, along with financial support for relocation.
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Visit our website to find out more about us, and email careers@nzals.co.nz to request the job expectation/position description for this role.
