Speech Language Therapist at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, Wellington Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Location:  Wellington Regional Hospital 

Contract: Permanent, Part Time (0.5 FTE / 20 hours per week)

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 

Based in Te Wao Nui, the Speech-language Therapist will have a comprehensive understanding of the theory underpinning paediatric communication, feeding and swallowing disorders and be able to demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning when working with infants and children with communication, feeding and swallowing difficulties. 

They will have particular skills in neurodevelopmental assessment and intervention skills working with children with long term conditions and disabilities.

About the Team/Service/Location 

The Child Development team at Wellington Hospital are a committed team of Allied health professionals.

The team works within a transdisciplinary model, using a holistic approach to enable children to reach their maximum potential within their families and extended environment. 

The team is comprised of the following disciplines: Speech Language Therapists, Visiting Neurodevelopmental Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Clinical Psychologists, Developmental Paediatricians, Social Worker, Clinical Pathway Coordinator and ASD Coordinator. We have a small team of support staff to assist the work undertaken.   

About you

We are looking for a highly motivated person with experience in Paediatric Speech Language Therapy including assessment and intervention with Paediatric communication, feeding and swallowing disorders. If you have particular skills in neurodevelopment assessments and working with children with long term conditions this would an advantage.  A person who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to enabling and supporting Children and families to reach their potential and live fulfilling lives.

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

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. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 20 April. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip Adamson at Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.