Speech Language Therapy, Burwood Hospital

2 months ago

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

**Fixed term SLT hours starting January 2025 until the end of the year covering two parental leave positions. We will consider applicants wishing either part time or full time hours**:

- ** The roles include the assessment and management of a broad range of communication and swallowing difficulties within our assessment, treatment and rehabilitation wards**:

- **Experience in working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders is required - preferably in an inpatient setting**:

- ** Part of the role could include the co-ordination of the VFSS clinic for patients in the relevant ward caseloads at Burwood Hospital**:

- ** Experience in working with trache patients and FEES is desirable but not essential**

**Mō te tūnga | About the Role**

At Burwood Hospital, the Speech Language Therapy staff are embedded into their ward teams but benefit from having close professional support from colleagues. Our Speech Language Therapists provide skilled assessment, management and rehabilitation of a broad range of swallowing and communication disorders. There is also involvement in an onsite Videofluoroscopy service.

We’re looking for a NZ Registered Speech Language Therapist to join our team for the next 10 months

**Ko wai koe | About You**

In this role, you will be responsible for:

- Providing comprehensive assessments, evaluations and treatments in accordance with policies, procedures and standards of practice for Speech Language Therapy.
- Delegating suitable tasks to a Kaiawhina allied health assistant within Speech Language Therapy.
- Educating and providing resources to patients and their families/whanau, your clinical team and colleagues in the interdisciplinary team, including the regular Kōwhai Programme training of volunteers at the Hospital.
- Contributing to quality service provision within the allocated wards and the wider Burwood site, as well as the Speech Language Therapy service across Canterbury.

**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience**

Your skills will include:

- Ability to complete thorough assessments and be able to flexibly integrate interventions using problem solving, robust communication whilst being led by your client’s goals.
- Ability to use objective assessment tools particularly Videofluoroscopy.
- Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team within Older Persons Health and Rehabilitation.
- Any experience in using FEES, BISSKiT and EMST would be valued.
- Registered with NZSTA.
- The successful applicants will have excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team, supported by a wider Speech Language Therapy team on site.

**Mō mātou | About Us**
- “Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi_ - _Putting people at the heart of all we do”_

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, leads the day-to-day 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 Health New Zealand**

When you work at Health New Zealand, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your career journey. We offer great professional development and learning opportunities for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have access to amazing kaimahi/staff discounts from select retailers, restaurants and businesses.

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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