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Speech Language Therapist

Speech Language Therapist

New Zealand GovernmentAuckland, New Zealand
30+ days ago
Job description

## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role

  • Speech Language Therapist, Starship Child Health
  • Starship - New Zealands premier childrens hospital
  • Permanent full-time or part-time positionHealth 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
  • is looking for core clinicians to join our Speech-language Therapy team.

The successful applicant will provide assessment and management for babies and children, primarily with paediatric dysphagia or feeding needs, across a broad range of specialisms in the acute setting.

We are looking for someone that can demonstrate excellent clinical reasoning and use of evidence based practice whilst upholding a flexible and pro-active approach.

Superb organisational and communication skills, and an ability to work well in a team are a must, as well as a patient and supportive nature.This is a permanent role with full- and part-time applicants considered and forms part of the wider paediatric therapy team.

Please state your desired FTE on your application.You will have the opportunity to :

  • Upskill in acute paediatric dysphagia / feeding in a tertiary childrens hospital, as well as progressing into relevant advanced areas of practice including videofluoroscopy, tracheostomy, critical care, and neonatal care, depending on service needs
  • Remain focused in the pursuit of Maori health gain and demonstrate culturally safe practice that encompasses a diverse range of beliefs, values and practices
  • Apply clinical reasoning and expertise while modelling evidence- based practice across a broad range of aetiologies
  • Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team, working closely together to ensure best outcomes for our patient care needs
  • About the Team / Service / Location
  • Thrive within a vibrant, innovative and diverse setting amongst a supportive interdisciplinary team of Dietetics, Hospital Play Specialists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Therapists and Social Workers.This role will be providing acute speech-language therapy input for children and their whanau on the inpatient wards at Starship Childrens Hospital, as well as outpatient instrumental assessment clinics.
  • About you
  • As the ideal person for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes :
  • NZ registration as a Speech-Language Therapist with current Annual Practising Certificate
  • 2+ years of post-graduate clinical work experience, with skills in paediatric dysphagia desirable
  • Excellent skills in relationship building and communication
  • Sound clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice, as well as a commitment to life-long learning
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a range of professional groups in a multidisciplinary setting
  • Effective time management, flexibility, prioritisation and organisation skills
  • Value diversity, inclusiveness and empathy
  • Enthusiasm for new challenges
  • 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Starship Child Health is a dedicated paediatric healthcare service and major teaching centre, providing family centred care to neonates, children and young people throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific.

    Starship is a part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and is the only comprehensive childrens hospital in New Zealand serving a population of approximately 1 million children.

  • How to apply
  • Well be reviewing applications and conducting interviews as they come in, so the position may close before the listed deadline.
  • If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

  • To apply please click on the `Apply tab below, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role and attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.If you have any accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Anel Foord, Recruitment Consultant at
  • quoting
  • ADHB23339
  • to discuss how we can best support your application.
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