Speech Language Therapist

4 days ago

Rotorua, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

**Core or Senior Speech-Language Therapist - Te Whatu Ora Lakes**
Permanent, Part time or Full time (24 hrs to 40 hrs per week)
**Mō te tūranga / **About the role**

Are you a Speech-Language Therapist who is ready to take your next step in your career? Do you want to have a fantastic work-life balance in one the most scenic and playful parts of New Zealand, and possibly the world?

Te Whatu Ora Lakes are seeking an enthusiastic Speech Language Therapist to join our fantastic Allied Health team. You will be based at Rotorua hospital and support both inpatient and outpatient care. There will be some opportunity to visit Taupō base hospital. While the role is pivoted towards adult care, there is also opportunity to provide dysphagia care to paediatric patients dependent on your skills and experience. This position could be suitable for either a new graduate who would like the opportunity to grow and develop their generalist skills in multiple areas in a supportive environment or equally a senior clinician who wants to take their clinical practice to the next level. There is the opportunity for this role to be a designated position of Senior Speech Language Therapist, with opportunities to develop clinical leadership skills, depending on the experience level of the applicant. The service has access to FEES, VFSS and stroboscopy clinics.

You will be supported by the Service Manager Clinical Support Services / Director of Allied Health and the professional leader/team leader of Speech Language Therapy. As an SLT working across the organisation, you will be highly valued by our supportive multi-disciplinary teams.

**Mō** koe / About you**
- Previous experience of delivering care in hospital setting, including use of FEES and VFSS (although training can be provided)
- the ability to work within fast paced multi-disciplinary environment
- have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- have a deep commitment to address equity issues within our community.

This position will require you to a have NZSTA registration. Remuneration will be aligned with your experience.

**Awhe utu / Salary range**

Remuneration as per the PSA Allied Health MECA (between Step 1 $77,087 and DA3 $117,420 depending on level of experience and position description criteria).

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**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou / **What we offer**
- Competitive salary
- Free staff parking
- A supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment
- Free flu vaccination
- Discounts (with local businesses)
- Access to Employee Assistance Program

This is wonderful opportunity to make a real difference. Come work with community that truly values the unique contribution you can make. Opportunities like this don’t come along that often

**Mō Tātou | About us**

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities such as mountain biking, skiing, and fishing. Family friendly beaches are also an hour’s drive away. The Lakes district has a growing multi-cultural community and is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience in an excellent and supportive work environment.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply**

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