Speech Language Therapist at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Dunedin Hospital

• Salary band - $77,087 - $107,600 p.a. pro-rata and Kiwisaver
• Permanent, part-time position
• 0.5 FT (20 hours per week)

We 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. We have a thriving arts and music scene, chilly winters, and temperate summers. Dunedin is a well-kept secret and might be just what you are looking for! 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 team

Our 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 whānau. Our team is in the midst of learning FEES procedure as well as BISSkit, 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.

Mō te tūranga - About the role

You 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, and you will have the opportunity to cover older person's health rehabilitation, acute medical, respiratory, and surgical wards.

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Mōu ake - About you

Ideally you will bring to us at least two to three years clinical experience to this position. This is a role for someone with energy and enthusiasm for Speech Language Therapy who can manage their caseload while supporting the growth of other therapists. We are looking for a Speech Language Therapist who enjoys working with an established team, has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and is driven and proactive in their ongoing development of advanced skills. You will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech-Language Therapy and hold an Annual Practising Certificate with the New Zealand Speech-Language Therapy Association.

Painga - Benefits

• Beautiful coastlines and a family-friendly community
• Continuous support for career development
• Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
• Access to staff fitness facilities and banking offers
• Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Mō mātou - About us

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Utu whānui - Salary range

This role belongs to the PSA/DHBs Allied, Public Health and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($77,087 p.a.) and Step 7 ($107,600 p.a. pro rata) of the Allied, Public Health and Technical scale.

Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Friday, 1 November 2024

Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Tono ināianei - Apply now

For further information please contact James Boyd, Recruitment Advisor. All conversations will be confidential in nature james.boyd@southerndhb.govt.nz

Pre-employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

• Occupational health assessment
• Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

To apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/