Permanent Senior Speech Language Therapist

Integrated Stroke Unit (ISU) and Rehabilitation, inpatients – 0.8 to 1.0 FTE position

Inpatients North Shore Hospital, Health New Zealand – Waitematā District

Start date 10th February 2025

Salary $117,420 - $122,570 (DA3 to DB3 - depending on prior experience)

We would like you to join our team at Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora!

If you are an experienced senior speech-language therapist with expertise in stroke/rehabilitation who is looking for a change, we have an exciting opportunity for you. We are looking for an SLT with advanced knowledge and clinical skills to provide leadership and clinical expertise for the SLT stroke and rehabilitation service here at Te Whatu Ora – Waitematā.

You would be joining a forward thinking, innovative team of SLTs who work across North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals. This includes our brand new 150-bed hospital, Totara Haumaru, on our North Shore site. Our SLT team is small, and our culture of openness and shared learning is strong. Diversity is valued here, and building strong connections to Te ao Māori and other cultures is supported by our team and organisation. You would work in partnership with other senior SLTs, the SLT advanced clinician, and alongside the SLT Clinical Leader and SLT Professional Clinical Leader.

Clinically, you would work in the ISU and rehabilitation wards alongside the SLT team and IDT colleagues, to ensure best practice across the stroke care continuum. You will work on the acute inpatient wards when required.

Here at Waitematā, we provide a 7-day per week SLT service, offering our patients care on weekends and allowing our staff the financial and roster benefits of a weekend service. You would be expected to participate equitably in providing this service.

Key skills required for this role:

• Strong clinical skillset to support working in an inpatient rehabilitation environment, including competencies in Instrumental assessment (VFSS and / or FEES) and advanced competencies in assessment and therapy of communication difficulties.

• Ability to lead daily caseload management meetings

• Ability to participate in service development and quality project work

• Commitment to evidence based practice and promoting the translation of clinical research into practice

• Experience with leading and / or coaching and developing others.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Essential Qualifications:

• New Zealand professional qualification in Speech-Language Therapy, or NZSTA approval of overseas qualification

• NZSTA membership

• A minimum of 5 years’ clinical experience

What are the perks?

• Be part of an innovative, supportive team with a broad range of skill, knowledge and experience
• Competitive salary scale
• Join one of the largest districts in New Zealand
• Regular professional supervision and individualised clinical coaching/training
• Opportunities and support for professional development
• Reimbursement for registration/Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Generous work perks scheme and free access to a 24-hour gym

Please see the position description here

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For further information, you can contact:

Janka Ritchie, Clinical Leader for Speech and Language Therapy at Janka.ritchie@waitematadhb.govt.nz or telephone 021543735

Becca Hammond, Professional & Clinical Leader for Speech Language Therapy at Becca.hammond@waitematadhb.govt.nz or telephone 09 486 8920 ext. 43805

Julia Gundy, Allied Health Team Manager, Team 3 Inpatients North at Julia.Gundy@waitematadhb.govt.nz or telephone 021 679 822

If you require assistance with your application please contact Bairavi Thavarasa, Recruitment consultant on Bairavi.Thavarasa@waitematadhb.govt.nz or telephone 09 442 7251.

Closing date: 3 December 2024

Job Number : WDHB19061