Speech Language Therapist

Central Otago Health Services Limited – Dunstan Hospital

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• Come and live the dream in Central Otago!

• Fixed Term Position 0.5-0.8 FTE

 

Central Otago Health Services Limited is looking for a New Zealand registered Speech-language Therapist (SLT) to join our dynamic team Allied Health team based at Dunstan hospital.  The successful candidate will be a team player with excellent clinical and communication skills.  The service provides inpatient, out-patient, and community SLT services.

We require someone who can work 0.5 to 0.8 FTE until the end of July 2024 to cover parental leave.

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The successful applicant will be required to have:

• Sound clinical experience in inpatient, community, and outpatient settings.  This will include knowledge of video fluoroscopy and dysphagia management.

• An ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people including working with the elderly, and people with communication difficulties.

• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills

• High levels of motivation and passion for supporting people with communication and swallowing difficulties.

• A client centred approach to practice

• The ability to work autonomously with a practical and solution focus

• A desire to work in a rural inter-disciplinary setting

 

We take pride in supporting our staff to grow as clinicians and provide a supportive environment to promote excellence.

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Applications  will remain open until we find a suitable candidate so don’t delay with your application.

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Click here for a Job Description.  Click here for an Application Form

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Please apply with an application form, covering letter and CV (including 2 referees) to:

HR Administrator

Email: vacancy@cohealth.co.nz

Dunstan Hospital

PO Box 30,

Clyde, Central Otago, 9341

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