Senior Speech Language Therapist

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• An exciting opportunity to join our Speech-Language Therapy team in critical care

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced New Zealand registered Speech and Language Therapist to join our dedicated, supportive and friendly Adult Speech-Language Therapy team based at Auckland City Hospital. This opportunity is a Permanent, full-time, Senior (40 hours/week) position.

• Proactively work on a complex critical care caseload delivering high-quality quality evidencebased clinical care
• Assess and manage both communication and swallowing disorders within acute critical care wards (general, neuro and cardiothoracic)
• Regular opportunities to use FEES, an VFSS as well as regular IDT collaboration around tracheostomy and/or ventilator management
• Collaborate with team members and other work groups to achieve our service objectives
• Work on developing positive working relationships with our clients/patients, whānau / family
• Coaching and supervising colleagues
• Committed to professional development and continually striving for improved patient care and experience

The Speech-Language Therapy (SLT) team, work across a range of specialist areas including stroke, oncology, haematology, neurosurgery, head & neck, cancer and cardiovascular intensive care. We work in a range of extended scope of practice areas including FEES, VFSS, and tracheostomy management. This position will be within critical care settings (general ICU, neuro ICU and Cardiovascular ICU).

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

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

• Bachelor's qualification in Speech-Language Therapy or equivalent
• Registered member of the New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists’ Association (NZSTA) with current Annual Practicing Certificate
• 6 years of proven experience working as a Speech-Language Therapist in a hospital setting
• FEES, VFSS and Tracheostomy competency
• 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, prioritisation and organisation skills
• Drive, energy and initiative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

For more information about this role please contact Anita Markey (Clinical Lead Speech-Language Therapy) at or 021 962 328

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. 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.

We are part of , the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to have a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieve equitable outcomes for all.

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

Te Toka Tumai Auckland is one of the leading healthcare providers in New Zealand offering a wide range of tertiary clinical services to a large and diverse population. We have state-of-the-art facilities and provide our services from three hospitals – Auckland City Hospital, Starship Children’s Health and Greenlane Clinical Centre.

For more information on what we offer,

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Advertising closes: 6th January 2025 at Time 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.

Immigration/Visa Support

Immigration NZ has introduced a new Accredited Employer Work Visa system from 4 July 2022. For some positions, this includes a clear pathway to residency. And of course, for successful candidates offered a position with us who require a Work Visa, we will provide support with their Visa application. Here is a link for more information .

The remuneration for this position is covered by a collective agreement

Salary Range: DCO-DA-01 $111, 240 to DCO-DA-03 $117, 420 (Depending on experience)

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 #ADHB22211 to discuss how we can best support your application.

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