Speech Language Therapist

**Full time (40 hours per week), fixed term opportunities for approximately 24 months, for two new graduates**:

- ** Utilise your passion for working in an acute health setting and develop your skills in an experienced team**:

- ** Eligibility for registration with the**New Zealand Speech-language Therapists - Association (NZSTA) is essential**

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
- ** About the role**

Kia ora

The Haumanu Reo ā-Waha Speech-language Therapy team at Christchurch Hospital would like to hear from new graduate Speech-language Therapists who are passionate about working in the health sector. Working in Te Waipounamu - s largest tertiary hospital - this is a great place to launch your career

We are a dedicated Speech-language Therapy team working to provide high quality evidence based clinical care and innovative practice in a fast-paced tertiary acute care environment. The Speech-language Therapy service offers a supportive team environment with experienced colleagues and a wide range of opportunities for continuing professional development. Our team provides services to all clinical areas in the acute hospital setting, as well as outpatient services in some areas. Instrumental swallowing assessments, including cough reflex testing, videofluoroscopy (VFSS) and Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) are embedded in our daily practice and there are opportunities to upskill in these areas.

This role is a rotational position, across both adult and paediatric clinical areas, where you will be mentored and supported by our experienced Speech-language Therapists who are truly passionate about what they do. Throughout the rotations you will develop your knowledge base and skill set to make meaningful contributions to the healthcare of a wide variety of patients.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

- Providing holistic and culturally safe Speech-language Therapy services within acute care and outpatient settings;
- Implementing assessment and intervention procedures according to Speech Language Therapy protocols and professional standards;
- Establishing and implementing treatment plans and interventions in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team, the patient and their family/whanau;
- Educating patients, their family/whanau, and the wider multi-disciplinary or interdisciplinary team on relevant information to facilitate wellbeing;
- Working with colleagues to implement quality improvement and patient safety initiatives to meet the strategic goals of the organisation.

**About You**

Having a genuine interest in working with patients and their whānau in the acute care setting, aspiring as a life-long learner, and being motivated to continue to work towards equity for our patients will make you a great fit for our team.

Your skills and attributes will include:

- A strong commitment to the provision of patient-centred quality care;
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth;
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as a supportive and reliable team member to ensure the best health outcomes for people and their whānau;
- Self-awareness with strong reflective abilities and able to identify areas for growth and development;
- A strong commitment to the values of Kotahitanga, Whanaungatanga, Rangatiratanga and Aroha.
- Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, along with flexibility and the ability to adapt quickly to meet changes in clinical demands;
In your cover letter, we - re keen to hear about your journey into Speech-language Therapy so far, what draws you to working in the acute health setting, what motivates you in this profession, and what you're most excited about as you begin your career with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Haumanu Reo ā-Waha team

Please also include a transcript of your grades attained thus far.

**Working for Health New Zealand**

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellnesses'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

**How to Apply**

**Job details**:
**Job Reference**:

PC3862877**Location**:

- South Island - Canterbury - Christchurch**Job type**:

Contract/Temp Part t