Senior Speech Language Therapist
Join our team of Speech and language therapists!
- Senior Speech Language Therapist - Kaiwhakatikatika i te Reo Kōrero
- Integrated Stroke Unit (ISU) and Rehabilitation ward, North Shore Hospital, Health New Zealand – Waitematā District.
- 9FTE (72 hours per fortnight) fixed term.
An exciting opportunity awaits: this position will give you the opportunity to provide leadership and show your expertise within the SLT and stroke services at North Shore Hospital. This role is fixed term from 16th February 2026 to 5th February 2027
- Benefits:
- 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
Health 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
If you are a 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 Health New Zealand – 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. You would work in partnership with other senior SLTs, the SLT advanced clinician, and alongside the SLT Clinical Leader and SLT Professional Clinical Leader.
About the Team/Service/ Location
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 Health NZ - 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.
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About you
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 for patients with 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
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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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 4th January 2025 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Janka Ritchie, Clinical Leader for Speech and Language Therapy at Janka.ritchie@waitematadhb.govt.nz, Becca Hammond, Professional & Clinical Leader for Speech Language Therapy at Becca.hammond@waitematadhb.govt.nz, or Julia Gundy, Allied Health Team Manager, Team 3 Inpatients North at Julia.Gundy@waitematadhb.govt.nz.
For information regarding your application please contact Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant on lissa.crook@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.