Casual Speech Language Therapist

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury Full time

Casual position available:

-
Registered member of New Zealand Speech-language Therapists
  • Association (NZSTA)**:

  • Utilise your passion for working within the hospital setting and develop your skills in an experienced team

Mō te tūnga - About the Role
Kia ora


The Haumanu Reo ā-Waha Speech Language Therapy team at Christchurch Health Campus is looking for an enthusiastic NZ Registered Speech Language Therapist to join our team to work in a casual/locum role.


We are a dedicated Speech Language Therapy team working to provide high quality evidence based clinical care and innovative practice.

The Speech Language Therapy service offers supportive team environments with experienced colleagues and a wide range of opportunities for continuing professional development.


The adult Speech Language Therapy team provides a service to all clinical areas in the acute hospital setting, including, but not limited to; general medicine, general surgery, respiratory, stroke, neurology/neurosurgery, orthopaedics, cardiothoracics, oncology, ENT/head & neck cancer and ICU.

We also provide videofluoroscopy and Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) services.

The casual role may cover any/all of these areas, depending on the successful applicant - s clinical experience, competencies and skills, as well as the needs of the service.


  • As this is a casual/locum opportunity the days/hours associated with this role will be flexible to meet service needs._

Ko wai koe | About You

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Provision of Speech Language Therapy services within clinical areas as appropriate to your skills/experience and as required to meet service needs;
  • Implementing assessment procedures according to Speech Language Therapy protocols and professional standards;
  • Establishing and implementing treatment plans and interventions in consultation with the multidisciplinary team, the client and their family/whanau;
  • Educating clients, their family/whanau, and the wider multidisciplinary team on relevant information to facilitate wellbeing.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills and Experience

  • Demonstration of cultural responsiveness, a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to the provision of quality care for patients;
  • Strong skills in the assessment and management of swallowing and communication disorders;
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as a supportive and reliable team member to ensure the best health outcomes for people;
  • Independent management of a caseload and advanced skills in time management, prioritisation, flexibility and the ability to adapt quickly to meet changes in clinical demands;
  • The ability to work collaboratively across the multidisciplinary team;
  • At least 2 years experience working in the health setting;
  • Experience and competency in videofluoroscopy is preferred;
  • Experience with Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) is desirable;
  • Registration with the New Zealand Speechlanguage Therapists Association (NZSTA) is essential.

Mō mātou | About Us

  • Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi
  • Putting people at the heart of all we do
  • Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the daytoday running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.
Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region.

We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.


Ngā hua | Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora [Health New Zealand]


When you work at the Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey.

We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.

We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health New Zealand, there could be a place for you

Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within Health New Zealand.

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