[ref. g29072321] Advanced Clinician Speech Language Therapist - 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 do

Health 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 Role

We 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 education
• Receive support to lead clinical education and quality improvement initiatives
• Work in partnership with an individual and their whanau to provide client care
• Reporting 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. You would also be supported professionally, by the Professional Leader Speech Language Therapy.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team is made up of passionate and supportive Speech Language Therapists who are dedicated to advocating for our patients and enhancing patient outcomes within our community. The SLT team comprises 16.2 FTE, working across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

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About you

As 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 Certificate
• 6+ 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 Waitangi
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of professional groups in a multidisciplinary setting
• Effective time management, flexibility, prioritisation and organisation skills
• Drive, energy and initiative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a proven track record in leading others and driving service development.

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For more information about this role please contact Emma Wackrow, Speech Language Therapy Professional Leader on EWackrow@adhb.govt.nz

Working at Health New Zealand

Health 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

Advertising 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.

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If 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.

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