Job Description - Speech Language Therapist (HAU02149)Vacancy No:HAU02149Position: Speech Language Therapist at Gisborne HospitalHours: 80 hours per fortnightType: Full-time permanentHealth 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, whanau-centred care, and excellence.About the RoleThis is a generalist position where you will be working across a range of settings (inpatients, outpatients, community) with patients with a variety of communication and swallowing disorders. You will manage your own caseload and have opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment.This role is suited for an experienced SLT looking for a varied clinical role or a recent graduate seeking to develop a wide range of skills; clinical supervision will be provided.About the Team/Service/LocationWe are a small but dedicated and friendly SLT team, aiming to deliver a high quality, patient-centered, responsive, evidence-based, and equitable speech language therapy service. We value creating a safe and inclusive working environment.We look forward to hearing from you if you have:A positive attitude to life-long learning and a desire to deliver the best evidence-based practice for patients and whanau.A strong understanding of inequity and dedication to helping your patients/clients achieve their health outcomes.A passion for speech language therapy and helping patients and their whanau achieve their goals.The ability to work under pressure, manage your workload independently, and prioritize tasks accordingly.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work with a wide variety of people.A current full driver's licence.All candidates will be subject to a police screen.Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.Experience in dysphagia assessment and management, VFSS or FEES competencies would be great but not essential.A degree in Speech Language Therapy and membership of (or be eligible for membership of) the NZSTA.Working for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on promoting equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honoring our equal employment opportunity obligations.Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and InclusionWe encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact ****** note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
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