Casual Speech Language Therapist Paediatric Team

Casual/locum

position
- Registered
member of New Zealand Speech-language Therapists
- Association (NZSTA)
- Utilise
your passion for working within the health setting and develop your skills in
an experienced teamMō 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 paediatric 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 paediatric Speech Language
Therapy team provides a service to all paediatric clinical areas in the acute
hospital setting, including paediatric medical and surgical wards, high care,
maternity and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The team also provides
outpatient services for children with swallowing difficulties/dysphagia in
Speech Language Therapy clinics and as part of specialist interdisciplinary
cleft and feeding teams. An inpatient and outpatient videofluoroscopy service
is also provided. 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.

**The Role**: Where you fit in
In

**this role, you will be responsible for**:

- Provision

of holistic and culturally appropriate Speech Language Therapy services;
- 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
multi-disciplinary team, the client and their family/whanau;
- Educating
clients, their family/whanau, and the wider multi-disciplinary team on relevant
information to facilitate wellbeing.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills and Experience
- Knowledge of the unique Aotearoa context, Te

Tiriti o Waitangi and biculturalism, including demonstration of Māori
responsiveness and culturally safe care;
- Strong skills in the assessment and management
of paediatric swallowing disorders;
- Experience
working in the health system preferrable;
- Experience
and competency in videofluoroscopy is preferred;
- Registration with the New Zealand Speech-language Therapists
Association (NZSTA) is essential.
- 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
multi-disciplinary team;
Mō mātou | About Us
- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do - We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury and the West Coast community.
The culture at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ] Waitaha Canterbury, is driven by our ā Mātou Uara (Our Value
- s):

- Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
- Integrity in all we do - Hāpai i ā mātou mahi katoa i runga i te pono.
- Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i ngā huaNgā hua | Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ]

When you work at the Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ], 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 businesses. At Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ], you are part of something greater than yourself and encouraged to be your unique self
We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ] Waitaha Canterbury, there could be a place for you
Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within the Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ] Waitaha Canterbury
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