Speech Language Therapist - Whangarei

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau; Northland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau invites applications for a Speech Language Therapist based at Whangarei Hospital in the outpatient service. The role is permanent, full-time (40 hours per week), with opportunities to work across outpatient and occasional inpatient settings.

You will participate in a shared on-call roster and may travel to Northland rural hospitals as needed. The successful candidate will hold a NZSTA-recognised qualification, current NZSTA membership and a

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant qualification and is recognised by the NZ Speech Language Therapists Association (NZSTA).
• Current NZSTA membership and a holder of a current practising certificate.
• Aware of Speech Language Therapy theory and principles of practice.
• Current and full NZ Drivers Licence.
• Experience is preferred; however, we encourage all to apply.

Responsibilities

• Work in the outpatient clinic at Whangarei Hospital providing a high-quality service to outpatients.
• There may be crossover into the inpatient service as needed.
• Work on a shared on-call roster to cover public holidays (approx. 1-2 per year).
• Travel throughout Northland to Rural Hospitals may be required occasionally.

Skills

NZSTA qualification

Education

NZSTA qualification

Job description

Speech and Language Therapy, Whangarei Hospital. Permanent full-time position, working 40 hours per week.

Outpatient service. 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

We have an amazing opportunity for an enthusiastic Speech Language Therapist to join our team at Whangarei Hospital in the outpatient service. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in the outpatient clinic, utilise your professional knowledge and skills to provide a quality service to the designated outpatients attending Whangarei Hospital. There may also be cross over into the inpatient service as needed. The hours of work are between 8am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. There will be a requirement to work on a shared on-call roster to cover public holidays (approx. 1-2 per year). Travel throughout Northland to the Rural Hospitals may be required occasionally.

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About the Team/Service/Location

A career with Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Along with an interesting wide variety of work to keep you engaged, you will work alongside a supportive and tight knit team with the opportunity to gain further knowledge and skills within the team as well as other staff members in the wider service. We have a strong commitment to regular supervision and provide you with multiple professional development opportunities to advance your career.

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About you

• Hold a relevant qualification and is recognised by the NZ Speech Language Therapists Association (NZSTA)
• Current NZSTA membership and a holder of a current practising certificate
• Aware of Speech Language Therapy theory and principles of practice
• Current and full NZ Drivers Licence
• Experience is preferred for this position; however, we encourage all to apply.

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.