Speech Language Therapist

Dunedin HospitalSalary Band – $77,087 - $107,600 p.a.
pro rata + Kiwisaver1.0 FTE (40hrs per week) permanent opportunityWe have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Speech-Language Therapist to join us here in beautiful Dunedin at our hospital as a part of our very supportive and friendly team.Join us in the beautiful South Island of New Zealand with skiing on the Southern Alps, stunning surf beaches, hiking and forest adventures at the doorstep.
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Come and join us here in this great little city, we would love to have you as a part of our Speech-Language Therapy team.About The TeamOur speech-language therapy team are close knit and supportive with a mix of skills and experience.
We are excited about innovative practice and strive to provide an equitable and evidence-based service for our clients and their whanau.
Our team is in the midst of learning FEES procedure, so if these are skills that you would like to acquire this is a great opportunity.
There are professional development opportunities both in-house and the potential to study in your own personal areas of interest as a part of your work here.About The RoleYou will be based in our Speech-Language Therapy department at Dunedin Hospital with our supportive and dynamic team of therapists.
The role will be tailored to your experience and skillset within the acute hospital setting.View position descriptionAbout YouWe are looking for an experienced and passionate Speech-Language Therapist to join our team.
This role is ideal for a clinician with 5+ years of experience who has a strong interest and/or expertise in Critical Care, FEES (Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing), Head and Neck Cancer, Voice, and/or Stroke.Key Requirements5+ years of clinical experienceExperience and/or interest in Critical Care, FEES, Head and Neck Cancer, Voice, Tracheostomy and/or StrokeStrong leadership, mentoring, and teamwork skillsBachelor's or Master's degree in Speech-Language TherapyCurrent Annual Practising Certificate with the New Zealand Speech-Language Therapy Association (NZSTA) and evidence of specialist competencies.If you are a dedicated Speech-Language Therapist eager to grow in a supportive and well-established team, we would love to hear from youThe successful candidate will bring energy and enthusiasm for Speech-Language Therapy, confidently managing their own caseload while also supporting and mentoring less experienced therapists.
We value professionals who thrive in a collaborative team environment, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and are proactive in developing their advanced clinical skills.Salary RangeThis role is covered by the terms and conditions of the Allied, Public Health, Scientific & Technical CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the Pay Scale, between Step 1 $77,087 and Step 8 $110,210 p.a pro rata dependant on relevant experience.Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How To ApplyTo apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Friday 25 April 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact ****** will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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