Speech Language Therapist, Child Development 0.75 Fte

Vacancy No : HAU01821

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Contract : Permanent, Part time (0.75FTE)

Salary : Allied, Public Health & Technical MECA, Allied, Public Health & Technical Pay Scale ($59,035 - $83,030)

Location : Gisborne Hospital, Child Development Service

This position exists to provide Speech Language Therapy as part of the transdisciplinary Child Development Service. The key requirements will be the provision of assessment and the ongoing management of dysphagia and feeding difficulties for children with disabilities and diagnostic assessments of children with communication, sensory and behavioural concerns.

The ideal candidate will :

Have a Degree in Speech-Language Therapy, or equivalent that is recognised by NZSTA

Membership of the NZ Speech Language Therapy Association (NZSTA) desirable

Hold a current driver's license

Have some experience in working with children with dysphagia and feeding difficulties

Experience in assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of disabled children within a multidisciplinary environment, including those children with autistic spectrum disorder

Have effective oral and personal communication skills

Have good personal skills to relate well to clients including young children, adolescents and parents

Be able to work as a member of a transdisciplinary team

Ability to work autonomously and under pressure

All candidates to this role will be subject to a Police Screen.

Position Description Speech Language Therapist

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