Speech and Language Therapist

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Speech and Language Therapist

Speech and Language Therapy

Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Whanganui

Fixed term (ending Sep 2024), part-time (20 hours per week)

Te Whatu Ora is committed to increase the diversity of our workforce, and actively focus on employing and building a sustainable Māori workforce which supports our pro-equity commitment.

Ngā Uarātanga | Our Values

· Aroha - The value of love, respect and empathy, demonstrating compassionate and non-judgemental relationships.

· Kōtahitanga - The value of unity and vision sharing where we demonstrate trust and collaboration.

· Manaakitanga - The value of respect, support and caring where we demonstrate doing our very best for others.

· Tino Rangatiratanga - The value of self-determination where we empower individual/whānau choice.

Ko te kaupapa | About the role

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to work in our team across inpatient, outpatient and/or community health services. This role is suitable for either a new graduate or experienced Speech and Language Therapist.

We have a small team of two other SLT's and work closely together to deliver the best outcome for the people in our community. We also work very closely with MDT on the ward and other community services.

Our team covers hospital inpatient wards, specialist outpatient clinics and community services inclusive of rehabilitation, general medicine, surgical, critical care, oncology, voice and communication and neurology. This job requires working closely with other Speech Language Therapists as well as a part of a wider multi-disciplinary team. Excellent time management, adaptability and communication skills are essential for this role.

Pay scale is within the PSA AHST pay scale, based on experience.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

• You must be a qualified Speech Language Therapist
• Have experience or demonstrate potential for working in a hospital/DHB setting
• Hold the legal right to work in New Zealand
• Hold a New Zealand Drivers License

Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Our vision is He Hāpori Ora - Thriving Communities, with our mission being 'to improve health and independence through a responsive and integrated health system'.  We ensure health care places people and their whānau at the centre of everything we do with and for them. We support and empower individuals and whānau to determine their own wellbeing and are committed to working in authentic partnership with other health care providers, iwi, government, social and community agencies to build strong, resilient, connected people and whānau.

Whanganui is a great little progressive city with a friendly chilled vibe. Great café culture, schools and sporting opportunities with some of the best all year-round weather in the country. The rugged west coast beaches on your doorstep allow for all year surfing, fishing or just walking for miles. Skiing and hiking on mount Ruapehu just an hour up the road, Whanganui has all your bases covered for a family friendly lifestyle.

Whanganui's reputation for having some of the best value-for-money housing in New Zealand is another big-plus for many people settling in the city. With most suburbs only 15 minutes from the central business district or Whanganui Hospital residents don't have to compromise on location to make the most of their leisure time or afford a better property.

Check out www.discoverwhanganui.nz/visit/ to see what your new home could look like.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

For more information, please see the attached position description, or email Recruitment Coordinator, Kim Craddock via jobs@wdhb.org.nz 

Please ensure you correctly upload your CV and any other supporting documentation to your application before submitting it.

Rā Katinga | Applications close

Applications close: 15 May 2024

Vacancy: 11-SPEE-5758

This job closes on 15 May 2024. However, since we would like our preferred candidate to commence employment as early as possible, we may close this vacancy earlier if we found a suitable candidate for this position. Therefore, please do not wait until the closing date to apply for this role.