Speech and Language Therapist - Child Physical Therapy Team at Taranaki District Health Board (New Plymouth/Hawera), Taranaki

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Speech and Language Therapist - Child Physical Therapy Team

Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth

0.5 FTE (40 hours per week)

Permanent part time

• Do you want to work for an employer known for their focus on employee wellness?
• Would like to work with a passionate and innovative team?
• Come join us on the slopes of Mount Taranaki

New Plymouth was named the most liveable city, for a population between 75,000-150,000, by the International Awards for Liveable Communities

Why Taranaki?

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day.  For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as   art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click this link Taranaki - Like no other » Taranaki, New Zealand to read more information about Taranaki.

The Taranaki District Health Board is a large organisation (2,400 staff) operating in the exciting, changing Health sector to a population of 116,600 people. To hear more about our culture view the video on our careers page.

About the Role

Taranaki District Health Board (TDHB) is seeking the services of a permanent part time Paediatric Speech Language Therapist to work in the Child and Adolescent Community Centre. You would be working as part of a dynamic team of community Allied Therapists, including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Visiting Neurodevelopmental Therapists and Therapy assistants.

The appointee to this position is responsible for providing a quality Speech Language Therapy service to pediatric clients in a variety of settings.

The position is responsible  for assessment, provision of appropriate therapy, equipment and support for preschool children and their family/whanau who are identified as having a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or a combination of these, which is likely to continue for a minimum of six months.  Also, children who have autism spectrum disorder or are at risk of developing a disability or have a developmental delay.

About You

You will possess essential skills that include relevant clinical knowledge and experience working with paediatric clients who have speech, language and/or swallowing difficulties.

• Speech Language Therapist with qualification recognised by NZSTA.
• Holds Annual practicing Certificate is required for this position

Desirable skills would have would Ideally include:

• Hold a current driver’s licence.
• Time management skills and ability to prioritise.
• Proven interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of problem-solving skills and advanced reasoning ability.
• Computer literate and experienced using Microsoft packages.
   

Click here to view the position description.

If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page.

For further information, please contact Mary Lawn – Manager, Community Child Health on email Mary.Lawn@tdhb.org.nz

Closing date for applications is Sunday 10 July 2022.