Speech Language Therapist

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Hastings; Sur place; NZD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Hawke's Bay, Hastings, is seeking a Speech Language Therapist to assess, intervene and support patients and whānau across diverse clinical settings. You will work in a multidisciplinary team to develop therapy plans, build relationships, and help people improve communication and swallowing outcomes.

This permanent, full-time role is ideal for a new graduate or early career therapist seeking mentorship, professional development, and a meaningful community

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy completed and eligible to practice in NZ.
• Current NZ Annual Practising Certificate or eligible for renewal.
• Clinical placement experience and/or clinical practice experience.

Responsabilités

• Provide assessment, intervention, and support for patients and whānau across clinical settings.
• Develop individualised therapy plans and build therapeutic relationships.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal communication and swallowing outcomes.
• Manage a caseload with guidance from experienced practitioners and participate in professional development.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Patient-centered approach

Flexible

Formation

Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy

Annual Practising Certificate (NZ)

Description du poste

• Permanent, Full - Time, 80 Hours per fortnight (1 FTE)
• This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your Speech Language Therapy career within a supportive team that will help you develop your clinical expertise while making a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of people across Hawke's Bay.

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.

About the Role

As a Speech Language Therapist, you will provide assessment, intervention, and support for patients, clients, and whānau across a range of clinical settings. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will develop individualised therapy plans, build therapeutic relationships, and support people to improve their communication and swallowing outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a new graduate or early career Speech Language Therapist to grow your clinical skills in a supportive environment. You will manage your own caseload while receiving guidance from experienced practitioners, participate in professional development opportunities, and contribute to delivering high quality, patient centred care that makes a genuine difference to the lives of people in our community.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Allied Health Therapies team is made up of passionate and dedicated professionals who work collaboratively to deliver high quality rehabilitation and therapy services across Hawke's Bay. You will work alongside experienced Speech Language Therapists and a wider multidisciplinary team committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for patients and whānau.

Based in Hastings, this role offers the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive service that values continuous learning, evidence based practice, cultural responsiveness, and excellence in patient care.

About you

As a Speech Language Therapist, you will have:

• A Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy recognised in New Zealand.
• A current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate.
• Relevant clinical placement experience and/or clinical practice experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships.
• A positive, flexible, and patient focused approach with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• A current full New Zealand driver's licence.

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.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: HAW10199

Location:

North Island - Hawkes Bay - Hastings

Job type:

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise:

Clinical - Allied Health - Speech Language Therapist / Speech Pathologist