416 Ilam Road, Fendalton, Christchurch 8052

Clinic Hours: Monday - Friday 7am - 8pm

416 Ilam Road, Fendalton, Christchurch 8052

Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-8pm

10 Reasons to Join the Better Health Osteopathy Team

  1. Established Clinic with a Strong Patient Base: With a 9-year history and over 5,500 loyal patients in the Christchurch area, the clinic offers a stable and thriving environment.
  2. Family-Oriented Practice: We commit ourselves to the health of our patients and their families, which is evident in the fact that we often treat three generations within one family.
  3. Genuine Care: The team comprises like-minded clinicians who provide exceptional patient care.
  4. Focus on Clinician Development and Wellbeing: There is a strong emphasis on the growth, happiness, and health of the team, ensuring a sustainable and fulfilling work environment.
  5. Mentoring: Better Health Osteopathy provides mentorship to support skill development, confidence, career guidance, and professional growth.
  6. Structured Mentorship Programme: The programme includes modules on professional and clinical development, osteopathic technique, and weekly mentoring sessions over 1 year.
  7. 100-Day Induction Programme: New osteopaths begin with a structured induction programme that introduces them to our clinic values, procedures, and our amazing team. This will allow osteopaths to hit the ground running from the start.
  8. New Custom-Built Clinic: You will work in a stunning, newly built clinic with large consulting rooms, a fully fitted kitchen, and two outdoor areas for relaxing in the sun in between patients.
  9. Clear Career Progression: The clinic offers a clear career pathway from entry-level to senior roles, management positions, and specialisation options to partnership arrangements.
  10. Continuing Professional Development: In-house specialised CPD workshops in paediatrics and rehabilitation ensure ongoing professional development, enhanced clinical skills, and saved costs by not having to pay for external courses.

By joining Better Health Osteopathy, you will become part of a forward-thinking clinic that invests in its team’s growth and culture and upholds an exceptional standard of patient care.

What Is The Mentorship Programme?

The Mentorship programme at Better Health Osteopathy takes place over 12 months. However, it often runs into the second year, primarily at the request of the graduate clinician.

  • 26+ modules on Professional Development
  • 20+ modules on Clinical Development
  • Osteopathic technique development

Modules are delivered weekly by the clinic director (a former clinic tutor at the ARA osteopathic teaching clinic) in a fun and relaxed environment.

The objectives of this program are to foster professional and clinical development. This involves advancing clinical competencies and treatment techniques and enhancing professional conduct, ethical standards, patient management and communication skills.

The program is designed to cultivate a well-rounded primary healthcare practitioner adept in patient care and the broader professional responsibilities required by the osteopathic profession.

Career Development   

Join Better Health Osteopathy for a fulfilling career journey in a supportive environment. Progress from entry-level roles to leadership positions, with opportunities for specialisation in areas like paediatrics or sports injury rehab. Our career pathway includes options for roles in management or partnership options, offering a unique chance to become a clinic shareholder. At every stage of your career with us, you’ll benefit from continuous learning opportunities, a collaborative team environment, and the satisfaction of making a tangible difference in the lives of our patients. 

Continous Professional Development

In addition to the mentoring programme, we run numerous advanced in-house CPD workshops. This can save our osteopaths thousands of dollars on travel, loss of income, and course costs. These workshops focus on paediatrics and rehabilitation and will further enhance clinical skills and confidence. They will also encourage our clinicians to continue challenging themselves and grow within the osteopathic profession.

Life at Better Health Osteopathy

We believe an exceptional culture attracts great people. We cherry-pick our team members, as we always want to honour one of our core values of fostering a happy, healthy and fun clinic environment. We’re committed to nurturing our team through various social gatherings all year round. Weekly morning teas provide precious opportunities for connection, and our monthly brunch is a tradition that strengthens our team’s friendship bonds. These shared experiences are not just enjoyed; they are integral to the professional life we build together at the clinic.

What Our Team Have To Say About Working In Our Clinic

“Working at Better Health Osteopathy has been great. The team is full of friendly, knowledgeable, and approachable osteopaths who are dedicated to providing the best care for their patients. On top of that, there is a well-organised management team who are always around to help with business, personal, or tricky situations you may find yourself in. I have learnt a lot of valuable lessons working for this clinic and can’t wait for the team to grow even further. ”

Jordan Trevarton, Associate Osteopath 

“Better Health Osteopathy is a supportive working environment with a great team culture. The modern, purpose-built clinic catches plenty of natural light. Things can get busy at times, but we have weekly catch-ups over morning tea and peaceful areas to relax during break times. The weekly mentorship sessions are engaging and extremely valuable for my clinical and professional development as a graduate osteopath. My favourite part about working here is how we all help each other to provide top-quality patient care.”

Kaylee Frost,  Associate Osteopath 

“Since I started working at Better Health Osteopathy a few years back, I found an amazing environment where we all can thrive. With everyone bringing their unique skills and expertise to the table, we’re able to provide amazing care to our patients. Plus, we’re lucky to have this fantastic indoor and outdoor space where the team can unwind, recharge, and even cook up anything we want in our fully equipped kitchen. Getting to know our patients personally adds another dimension to our work, allowing us to tailor our treatments to their individual needs and build strong relationships based on trust and understanding. As a cohesive team, we create a supportive environment where our staff and patients feel valued and well-cared for.”

– Camilla Wood,  Clinic Manager

Supporting our Community

At Better Health Osteopathy, we consider it a privilege to extend a helping hand. We collaborate with local social workers, aiding their clients who cannot afford the necessary treatments. These clients are a mix of adults, pregnant women and babies. It’s our commitment to assist these dedicated social workers and their clients when they need it the most. For patients under our care who face financial difficulties, we’re ready to step in, offering our services pro bono to ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they deserve.

The Hiring Process

  1. Submit your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
  2. Phone Chat 
  3. Interview on Zoom or in Person 
  4. Job Offer

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