Speech-Language Therapist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti; Gisborne; Vor Ort; NZD 60.000 - 90.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Gisborne is seeking a Speech Language Therapist to deliver high-quality assessment, diagnosis and treatment for speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders. You will work across inpatients, outpatients and community settings, managing your own caseload and contributing to evidence-based care.

The role requires a degree recognized by NZSTA, strong communication skills, and a commitment to equity in health outcomes, with a supportive multidisciplinary team

Qualifikationen

• Experience in dysphagia assessment and management (including VFSS and/or FEES) desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across diverse populations.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and equity in health outcomes.

Aufgaben

• Provide high-quality assessment, diagnosis and treatment for individuals with speech, language, voice and swallowing impairments.
• Manage own caseload across inpatients, outpatients and community settings, including VFSS/FEES where appropriate.

Kenntnisse

Dysphagia management

VFSS/FEES

Communication skills

Time management

NZSTA membership

Driver's licence

Ausbildung

NZSTA-recognised degree in Speech-Language Therapy

Jobbeschreibung

Gisborne HospitalPermanentPart-time (0.875FTE) - 70 hours per fortnightHealth 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.

About the Role

We are seeking motivated speech language therapist to join our team. You will provide high-quality assessment, diagnosis and treatment for individuals with speech language, voice and swallowing impairments. This includes providing specialist diagnostic assessments such as VFSS and FEES. You will be working across a range of settings (inpatients, outpatients and community) and managing your own caseload.

Position Description: Speech Language Therapist

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will be part of the Speech Language Therapy service within the Shared Services Clinical Care Group, working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to improving heath outcome for our community. We are a small but dedicated and friendly SLT team and we aim to deliver a high quality, patient centred, evidence-based and equitable speech language therapy service. We place high value on creating a safe and inclusive working environment.

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About you

• Experience in dysphagia assessment and management (including VFSS and/or FEES) (desirable)
• A positive attitude to life-long learning and the desire to deliver the best evidence-based practice for patients and whānau.
• A strong understanding of inequity and the contributing factors, as well as dedication to help your patients/clients achieve their health outcomes
• A passion for speech language therapy and helping patients and their whānau achieve their goals
• The ability to work under pressure and manage your workload independently and prioritise tasks accordingly
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and able to work with a wide variety of people
• A current full drivers licence
• A degree in speech-language therapy that is recognised by the NZSTA and membership (or membership eligibility) of the NZSTA.

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.