Clinical Manager
Fixed term part time (0.9FTE, 36 hours per week) parental leave cover through to October 2026Based at Christchurch HealthCampusEngageand motivate a team of enthusiastic Speech Language Therapists primarily withinthe medical/surgical teamGrow yourexisting leadership and clinical skills as you take the next step in yourcareerHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.About the roleWe are searching for a superstar tojoin us as a Team Coordinator/Leader in our Haumanu Reo ā-Waha Speech LanguageTherapy (SLT) department at Christchurch Health Campus in this fixed term opportunity.
This role is a rare and exciting chance to combine both clinical skills andmanagement interest. This is your opportunity to be part of a dedicated team, bringing to the role your ideas and potential ways of workingin our evolving health system.We are a dedicated Speech LanguageTherapy team working to provide high quality evidence based clinical care andinnovative practice in a busy and dynamic health setting.The SpeechLanguage Therapy service offers supportive team environments with experiencedcolleagues, regular clinical supervision and a wide range of opportunities forcontinuing professional development.As a Team Coordinator/Leader you willbe primarily responsible for co-ordinating and providing leadership for the SpeechLanguage Therapy team working across medical/surgical specialties.
The medical/surgicalteam provides a service to all adult clinical areas in the acute hospitalsetting, including but not limited to; general medicine, general surgery,respiratory, stroke, neurology/neurosurgery, orthopaedics, cardiology,cardiothoracics, oncology, otolaryngology, head & neck cancer and criticalcare.
We also provide inpatient and outpatient videofluoroscopy and FlexibleEndoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) services, as well as outpatient head& neck cancer, radiotherapy and voice services. In this role you will carrya clinical caseload across the inpatient wards, as well as utilise your skillsin the education, training and supervision of other staff.
This is your opportunity to developand use leadership skills in a health system undergoing rapidtransformation. Your skills will beensuring the ongoing ability of the service to provide optimal care in a fastpaced, tertiary care environment. If you are passionate about Speech LanguageTherapy, innovative and looking for a role that you can make your own, this is the opportunityfor you!In this role, you will be responsible for:The day-day management and co-ordination of SpeechLanguage Therapists and the Speech Language Therapy Kaiāwhina - AlliedHealth AssistantManagement of a clinical caseload within the medical/surgicalteam and direct delivery of a health care serviceAs part of a leadership team, you will be workingtogether to ensure the best service delivery and patient care is achievedProvisionof clinical leadership and supervision of clinical activity and practiceImplementationof quality improvement and patient safety initiatives to meet the strategicgoals of the organisationProvision of support to the line manager by takingon delegated leadership and operational tasks for the teamAbout YouYour skills will include:Knowledge of the unique Aotearoa context, TeTiriti o Waitangi and biculturalism, including demonstration of Māoriresponsiveness and culturally safe careCommitment to the provision of quality care forpatients and their whānauProven ability to engage and motivate a team towardshared goals and the provision of quality Speech Language Therapy servicesIdeally you will bring leadership and managementexperience as well as excellent clinical and supervisory experienceExcellent communication skills and the abilityto work effectively as a supportive and reliable team member to ensure the besthealth outcomes for patients and their family/whānauAdvanced clinical skills and experience with theadult population, ideally within an acute inpatient hospital setting, includingexperience and competency with videofluoroscopy +/- FEESEligibility for registration with the NewZealand Speech-language Therapists Association (NZSTA) is essentialWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to ApplyTo apply please click 'apply now.' Allapplications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Monday, 27th October.If you have anyquestions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz