Speech Language Therapist at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō Tātou – About Us

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for casual Speech Language Therapists to join our friendly and supportive team at Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, based in Tauranga. 

This position is casual, casual being as and when required.  The role will be predominantly inpatient focussed with some outpatient clinics providing assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders for adults. 

This position would suit a clinician with extensive dysphagia training and clinical experience, but applications from recently graduated clinicians are also welcome. 

You will work within a close team that provide speech language therapy services to adults. 

You will need a sound knowledge of the use of informal and formal assessment tools, excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work well within a team to achieve client focused goals and a focus on evidence-based practice. 

The successful candidate will need: 

• To be a member of the New Zealand Speech Therapy Associate (NZSTA)
• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Speech Language Therapy from an NZSTA – accredited programme; or have a NZSTA approved qualification
• Experience performing and interpreting video fluoroscopy swallowing studies and FEES
• Experience working within a inter-disciplinary team working towards patient focused goals
• A current valid full New Zealand drivers licence 

He Korero mōu - About You

Our preferred candidate will have:

• Experience in a hospital setting working on acute wards and preferrable experience in a rehab setting
• Flexibility to work across various hospital clinical areas as directed dependent on service need
• Passion and a drive to make a real difference through your work and have a strong cultural awareness 

If you are a highly motivated person with a passion for patient centred care, who works well independently and as part of a team, then we want to hear from you! 

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• Orientation and support from the wider Speech Language Therapy inpatient team
• Opportunity to work alongside an interdisciplinary team to expand your skill base and ensure excellent service delivery
• A supportive and dynamic coaching environment with Manaakitanga at the heart
• Opportunities to attend relevant professional development to grow your skillset
• Flexible working practices (e.g. we support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership and wellbeing support
• Free onsite staff parking
• Discounts (with local businesses)
• The opportunity to live and work in the stunning Western Bay of Plenty 

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values

At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care. 

Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW” 

For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal. For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, contact Eruera Maxted, Team Leader, Dietetics and Speech Language Therapy via email Eruera.Maxted@bopdhb.govt.nz. 

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

It is desirable that new employees of Te Whatu Ora are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes two doses of an approved vaccine. If you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or booster for any reason, please indicate this in your application so we can discuss this with you further.

Children's Act 2014

Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty's commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.