Clinical Lead Paediatric Speech Language Therapist Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty, NZ
New Zealand Government
Permanent Part-Time 24 hours per week
Bring your passion for leading others and paediatric skills to this exciting opportunity
Competitive remuneration + Wellbeing programme + Staff carparking.
This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.
He Korero mo te turanga - About the Role
If you are a motivated, enthusiastic Speech Language Therapist with an interest in leading a small team of SLT's, we would love to hear from you.
In addition to carrying a clinical caseload, the Paediatric Clinical Lead will be responsible for providing professional and clinical supervision, assisting with the coordination of service delivery and also be involved in leading quality improvement and service development initiatives.
The Clinical Lead provides support to paediatric therapists based at Tauranga and Whakatane Hospitals and the Child Development Service.
You will work within a close team who provide speech language therapy services to both inpatients and outpatients in clinic and community settings.
This role is covered by the PSA Allied Public Health, Scientific and Technical Collective Agreement. Salary range for this position is $111,240 to $122,570 (full-time equivalent).
He korero mou - About You
Our preferred candidate will have:
Passion for leading others
Sound knowledge of the use of informal and formal assessment tools
The ability to work well within a team to achieve patient and whanau focused goals with a focus on evidence-based practice
Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
Experience in instrumental assessment and / or video fluoroscopy is advantageous. You will be working with a range of health professionals across various inpatient areas and in areas of high demand, equity in support for Maori is a priority.
If you are a highly motivated Speech Language Therapist, with proven paediatric skills, then we want to hear from you!
Mo Tatou - About Us
Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more.
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatane.
We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatane, Kawerau and Opotiki.
Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4500 staff.
Ko o tatou painga - Our Benefits
Competitive remuneration
Flexible working practices (e.g. we support work-life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
Subsidised hospital gym membership & wellbeing programme
Discounts (with local businesses)
To matou whakahaere ki te tika, te rereketanga, me te whai wahi mai - Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all.
At Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whanau orientated and supportive environment.
Me pehea te tuku tono - How to Apply
You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click APPLY NOW.
For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal. For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, contact Andea Burch, Team Leader, Speech Language Therapy via email ******.
Children's Act 2014: Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to safety checks under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.
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