Advanced Clinician Speech Language Therapist Cleft Palate - Allied Health at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau, Auckland
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Part Time 0.7FTE, Permanent
Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines
About us
Te Whatu Ora - Counties Manukau District is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health delivery. It is this diversity that offers unique opportunities for health professionals on both a personal and professional level. We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled, dynamic and enthusiastic Speech Language Therapist to join the Allied Health SLT team to work with the cleft lip and palate team. We are looking for a Speech Language Therapist with advanced skills in the assessment and management of speech impairment associated with cleft palate and velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) under the care of the cleft palate service. A working knowledge of videofluoroscopy is preferred.
You will be able to work autonomously, as well as be part of a multidisciplinary and wider Speech Language Therapy team. This position will provide an opportunity to work with the multidisciplinary cleft team in outpatient clinics. Ongoing support will be provided as required. There will be opportunities for on-going professional development, peer review and formal supervision which will be well supported.
Essential Skills
The ideal person for this role will have the following skills and attributes:
• Membership with NZSTA with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• A working knowledge of videofluoroscopy
• A minimum of 6 years post qualification clinical experience working with children as a speech language therapist
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience working with children with cleft palate and/or VPI
• A proven record of accomplishment in driving service development and implementing change/improvements
• Drive, energy, initiative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits:
• Refund of annual practising certificate
• Contribution towards professional association membership
Please apply online at www.countieshealthjobs.com. To view the job description, please click here.
For more information about this role, please contact Amy Lin on amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.
Job Number: CMH202414485
Applications Close: 13 December 2024
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau |
Location: | Auckland |
Position type: | Permanent Part time |
Category: | Health |
Date listed: | 29-Nov-2024 |
Salary range: | |
Closing date: | 13-Dec-2024 |
Reference: | CMH202414485 |
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Website: | https://www.countiesmanukau.health.nz/ |
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