Advanced Clinician Speech Language Therapist - ORL at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Toka Tumai Auckland -

Do you have a passion for working with in the field of Otorhinolaryngology (ORL)?Do you enjoy working integrally as part of a multidisciplinary team? You will work in partnership with our medical, nursing and allied health colleagues in an environment where teamwork is prioritised, valued and the patient is at the heart of everything we doHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.About the RoleWe have a fixed-term part time Advanced Clinician Speech Language Therapist-ORL available for an experienced New Zealand Registered Speech Therapist who would be keen to join our dynamic and supportive Speech Language Therapy (SLT) Service based at Auckland City Hospital.

This role is part of the SLT team and would see you working fixed term, part time (32 hours /week) Monday to Friday. This role will primarily be based in outpatient ORL clinics and inpatient head and neck surgical wards:Proactively work with a complex caseload delivering high quality outcome focused innovative care, applying evidence-based practice, interventions and educationReceive support to lead clinical education and quality improvement initiativesWork in partnership with an individual and their whānau to provide client careReporting to the Clinical Lead Speech Language Therapy, this is a collaborative role well supported by the Director roles both within Allied Health and the ORL service.

The SLT team comprises 16.2 FTE, working across both inpatient and outpatient settings.For more information on living and working in Auckland click hereAbout youAs the ideal person for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:New Zealand Registered Speech Language Therapist with a current Annual Practicing Certificate6+ years post-qualification experience, with at least 4 years working within an acute surgical, preferably head and neck cancer services.Experience, or an interest, in the assessment and management of voice disorders, including the use of flexible nasendoscopy and stroboscopy.Proven advanced skills in the use of FEES, Videofluoroscopy, and tracheostomy management.An understanding of bicultural issues and commitment to the Treaty of WaitangiAbility to work collaboratively with a range of professional groups in a multidisciplinary settingEffective time management, flexibility, prioritisation and organisation skillsDrive, energy and initiative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a proven track record in leading others and driving service development.Click here to view the position descriptionFor more information about this role please contact Emma Wackrow, Speech Language Therapy Professional Leader on EWackrow@adhb.govt.nzWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyAdvertising closes: Sunday 20th July at 11:59 pm (New Zealand standard time).To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.Click here to view details about our recruitment processIf you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Vaidehi Sharma - Recruitment Consultant at Vaidehi.sharma@Tewhatuora.govt.nz quoting ref #ADHB23048 to discuss how we can best support your application.For the largest health sector job board in New Zealand, visit www.kiwihealthjobs.com