Speech Language Therapist - Casual

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Casual positions in both paediatric and adult teams
• Registration with the New Zealand Speech-language Therapists Association (NZSTA) or ability to obtain, with a current Annual Practicing Certificate is essential
  
• Based at Christchurch Health Campus

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The Haumanu Reo ā-Waha Speech Language Therapy ( SLT) team at Christchurch Health Campus is looking for enthusiastic NZ Registered Speech Language Therapists to join our team to work in casual/locum roles. We have casual/locum opportunities in both our paediatric and adult teams.

We are a dedicated Speech Language Therapy team working to provide high quality evidence based clinical care and innovative practice in a fast-paced tertiary acute care environment. SLT service delivery is also supported with the integration of a SLT Kaiāwhina (Allied Health Assistant) in the team. We offer a supportive team environment with experienced colleagues and a wide range of opportunities for continuing professional development. 

Our paediatric Speech-language Therapy team provides a service to all paediatric clinical areas in the acute hospital setting, including paediatric medical and surgical wards, and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Inpatient and outpatient videofluoroscopy (VFSS) is part of our service. We work within multidisciplinary outpatient clinics and also provide individual outpatient support for children with swallowing difficulties/dysphagia. The casual role may cover any/all of these areas, depending on the successful applicant - s clinical experience, competencies and skills, as well as the needs of the service.

Our medical/surgical (adult) Speech-language Therapy team provides a service to all clinical areas in the acute hospital setting, including, but not limited to; general medicine, general surgery, respiratory, stroke, neurology/neurosurgery, orthopaedics, cardiothoracics, oncology, ENT/head & neck cancer and critical care. Instrumental swallowing assessments, including cough reflex testing, VFSS and Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) are embedded in our daily practice. The casual role may cover any/all of these areas, depending on the successful applicant - s clinical experience, competencies and skills, as well as the needs of the service.

In these roles, you will be responsible for:

• Provision of Speech-language Therapy services within clinical areas as appropriate to your skills/experience and as required to meet service needs
• Implementing assessment procedures according to Speech-language Therapy protocols and professional standards
• Establishing and implementing treatment plans and interventions in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team, the client and their family/whānau
• Educating clients, their family/whanau, and the wider multi-disciplinary team on relevant information to facilitate wellbeing

As these are casual/locum opportunities the days/hours associated with these roles will be flexible to meet service needs.

About You

We are seeking an experienced Speech Language Therapist to join our team in these casual positions. We would love to hear from you if you have the following skills:

• Knowledge and understanding of te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth 
• Strong skills in the assessment and management of swallowing and communication disorders
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as a supportive and reliable team member to ensure the best health outcomes for people
• Independent management of a caseload and advanced skills in time management, prioritisation, flexibility and the ability to adapt quickly to meet changes in clinical demands
• The ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams
• At least 2 years - experience working in the health setting
• Experience and competency in videofluoroscopy preferred
• Experience with Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) is desirable
• Registration with the New Zealand Speech-language Therapists Association (NZSTA) and current Annual Practicing Certificate (or eligibility to obtain)

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

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

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Thursday 17th July. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert therefore we encourage you to apply early