Senior Clinician Speech Language Therapist (Full Time, Fixed Term), Community Health Service, Counties Manukau District at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau, Auckland

Remuneration as per MECA guidelines (between step 9 -12)

Have you ever wanted to be part of an innovative, groundbreaking service that will transform the delivery of community health care services? If so, now is the time!

Counties Manukau District is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health delivery using interdisciplinary and integrated approaches to patient and family care. We have an exciting opportunity for a Speech Language Therapist to work at the Mangere/Otara CHS base. This could be a fantastic opportunity to broaden your skill set.

This role will provide Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) assessment and intervention for adults with swallowing and acquired communication disorders, in their home and community settings. You will facilitate functional goals with the client/patient in partnership with the inter-disciplinary team.

You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in instrumental assessments such as Videofluoroscopy and FEES and refer to and link in with other NGOs such as TalkLink Trust and Aphasia NZ to achieve best outcomes for your clients.   

In this position, you would work closely with other SLT’s at Counties to ensure that there is a coordinated approach to the patient’s needs. You will also receive support from the community SLT team including Advanced Clinician and will link in with the service wide SLT professional development opportunities across Counties Manukau.

If you enjoy variety, new challenges, working in a multicultural setting and being part of an interdisciplinary team then we look forward to hearing from you.

Essential:

• NZSTA approved qualification to practice Speech & Language Therapy and eligibility for NZSTA membership
• 5 Years Post Graduate Speech & Language Therapy Experience
• Full, clean driver’s licence

What's in it for you?

• A great learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• Flexible ways of working providing you with a better work life balance
• Regular in-service covering a range of topics
• Access to training available for FEES and VFS
• Work Perks - Discounts at a variety of businesses

Please apply online at www.countieshealthjobs.com.

For more information please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on 09 276 0044 ext. 58680 or amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.

 Job Number: CMH202312179

Applications Close: 10 October 2023