Paediatric Speech Language Therapist

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Paediatric Speech Language Therapist for the Child Development Service at Whangārei Hospital. The role involves delivering evidence-based therapy to children, including those with disabilities, and working within NZ National Standards.

The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team, support whānau, and contribute to culturally appropriate care across Northland. A degree in Speech Language Therapy and NZSTA eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech-Language Therapist with registration in NZSTA or eligibility.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication.
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, te reo Māori or willingness to start learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based speech language therapy for children.
• Assess and treat per NZ SLP standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support whānau.

Skills

Speech-Language Therapy

NZSTA Registration

English Proficiency

Cultural Competency (Te Tiriti / Te Re

Education

Degree in Speech Language Therapy or equivalent

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

• Permanent, part-time position (0.6FTE), working 24 hours per week between Mondays and Fridays
• Provide an effective and efficient service to children in Northland. This includes children with disabilities and developmental problems within Speech Language Therapy service criteria

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Paediatric Speech Language Therapist to join the Child Development Service based out of Whangārei Hospital.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Provision of evidence-based speech language therapy services appropriate to your level of skill/experience
• Implementing assessment and treatment which meets NZ Speech Language Therapists National Standards of Practice
• Ensuring all clients and whānau are treated in a culturally appropriate manner

The position would suit an SLT who can be flexible, versatile and open to change and can work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About the Team/Service/Location

We are a dedicated team providing clinically excellent, whānau-centred care for children with communication and feeding difficulties across Te Tai Tokerau. We support children in a range of settings, including paediatric inpatient services such as the Childrens Ward and Neonatal Unit, as well as clinics and community locations throughout the region. We work as part of a friendly multidisciplinary team and offer a supportive environment, with strong connections across medical and Allied Health services. Our Speech Language Therapy team also provides video fluoroscopic swallowing studies within the hospital. For more information on living and working in Northland, click here

About you

We would love to hear from you if you have the following skills:

• A passion for working with tamariki and their whānau
• Degree in Speech Language Therapy or equivalent
• Current Registration with NZSTA (or eligibility for this)
• Previous experience working in the field of Speech Language Therapy
• Excellent English language communication skills (both oral and written)
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings

Whilst not essential; the following education and/or skills are desirable for this position:

• Experience working in paediatric dysphagia
• Videofluoroscopy experience

Working at Health New Zealand

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 service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: WHA01737

Location:

North Island - Northland - Whangarei

Job type:

Expertise:

Clinical - Allied Health - Speech Language Therapist / Speech Pathologist