Inpatient SLT — North Shore Rehab & Acute Care

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary scale

Professional supervision

Professional development support

Reimbursement for APC

24-hour gym access

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā invites a qualified Speech-Language Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation and acute wards at North Shore Hospital. The role involves collaborative work with a small SLT team across North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals, focusing on evidence-based assessment and intervention for swallowing and communication disorders.

You will participate in supervision, ongoing professional development, and contribute to service improvements while delivering

Qualifications

• Qualified speech-language therapist with NZ registration or NZSTA approval of overseas qualification.
• NZSTA membership preferred.
• Experience with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties is desirable.

Responsibilities

• ProvideSLT assessment and therapy in inpatient rehabilitation and acute wards.
• Work within a small SLT team across North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals.
• Engage in supervision and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Clinical skills

VFSS/FEES competence

Inpatient caseload management

Service development

Evidence based practice

Clinical supervision

Communication

Education

NZ Speech-Language Therapy qualification

NZSTA approval (overseas qualifications)

Job description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā invites a qualified Speech-Language Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation and acute wards at North Shore Hospital. The role involves collaborative work with a small SLT team across North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals, focusing on evidence-based assessment and intervention for swallowing and communication disorders.

You will participate in supervision, ongoing professional development, and contribute to service improvements while delivering