Speech Language Therapist

Speech-language Therapist, Starship Child Health

• Permanent, full-time
• Join our friendly supportive team who are driven by providing a high-quality clinical service for families across New Zealand

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Starship Child Health is looking for a core clinician to join our Speech-language Therapy team. This role will be providing acute speech-language therapy input for children and their whānau (family) on the inpatient wards at Starship Children’s Hospital, as well as outpatient instrumental assessment clinics. The successful applicant will provide assessment and management for babies and children, primarily with paediatric dysphagia or feeding needs, across a broad range of specialisms in the acute setting. We are looking for someone that can demonstrate excellent clinical reasoning and use of evidence-based practice whilst upholding a flexible and pro-active approach. Superb organisational and communication skills, and an ability to work well in a team are a must, as well as a patient and supportive nature.

This is a full-time permanent role and forms part of the wider paediatric therapy team.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Upskill in acute paediatric dysphagia/feeding in a tertiary children’s hospital, as well as progressing into relevant advanced areas of practice including videofluoroscopy, tracheostomy, critical care, and neonatal care, depending on service needs
• Remain focused in the pursuit of Māori health gain and demonstrate culturally safe practice that encompasses a diverse range of beliefs, values and practices
• Apply clinical reasoning and expertise while modelling evidence- based practice across a broad range of aetiologies
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team, working closely together to ensure best outcomes for our patient care needs
• Thrive within a vibrant, innovative and diverse setting amongst a supportive interdisciplinary team of Dietetics, Hospital Play Specialists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Therapists and Social Workers

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

As the ideal person for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:

• NZ registration as a Speech-Language Therapist with current Annual Practicing Certificate
• 2+ years of post-graduate clinical work experience, with skills in paediatric dysphagia desirable
• Excellent skills in relationship building and communication
• Sound clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice, as well as a commitment to life-long learning
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of professional groups in a multidisciplinary setting
• Effective time management, flexibility, prioritisation and organisation skills
• Value diversity, inclusiveness and empathy
• Enthusiasm for new challenges

To view a full position description, please click here.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

Starship Child Health is a dedicated paediatric healthcare service and major teaching centre committed to delivering whānau-centered care that focuses on the needs of the child first, and values whānau (family) as an important member of the care team.

Immigration/Visa Support

For successful candidates offered a position with us who require a Work Visa, we will provide support with their Visa application. Here are the links to two key pages of NZ Immigration's official site for more information: Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa and Immigration NZ Green List Occupations

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

• Meaningful support and orientation to your practice contexts with robust opportunities for critical reflection on practice, including peer review and professional supervision
• On the job training with continuous improvement and development opportunities including a well-established in-service training programme
• Plenty of learning opportunities in a highly-skilled SLT team
• A great team environment and supportive work culture

For more information on what we offer, please click here.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To apply please click 'apply now' below. Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role in your covering letter and CV.

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please quote job reference ADHB22363 when contacting Anel Foord, Recruitment Consultant at Anel.Foord@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz