Expert Speech Language Therapist - Otorhinolaryngology, Christchurch

Expert Speech Language Therapist - Otorhinolaryngology Permanentfull time (1.0FTE, 40 hours per week) opportunity based at Christchurch HealthCampus Registrationwith the New Zealand Speech-language Therapists Association (NZSTA), with acurrent Annual Practicing Certificate is essential Grow yourexisting leadership and clinical skills as you take the next step in yourcareerHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicatedto serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity,sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.About the role We are searching for a superstar tojoin us as Expert Speech-language Therapist - ORL, in our HaumanuReoā-Waha Speech-language Therapy (SLT) team at Christchurch Health Campus! We offer asupportive team environment with dedicated colleagues, regular clinicalsupervision and a wide range of opportunities for continuing professionaldevelopment.This Expert SLT - ORL role is a rareand exciting chance to combine both clinical skills and leadership interest. The role provides an advanced level of allied health care andexpertise both in direct care delivery and support to other staff to promote effective management and Speech-language Therapy practicewithin the speciality area of ORL; across Canterbury, Te Waipounamu andAotearoa New Zealand. The Expert SLT - ORL works primarily in thearea of ORL (Voice, Head&Neck Cancer) with a focus on the delivery ofhigh quality, evidence-based care to patients across both inpatient andoutpatient settings. The role involves working collaboratively within amultidisciplinary comprehensive care team and building strong workingrelationships with key external stakeholders. Research, audit and thedevelopment of innovative models of practice are key elements of this role. Thereis also an expectation to deliver clinical care to patients within thegeneral acute adult service as required, in line with prioritisationguidelines.In this role, youwill be responsible for: Providing expertclinical and professional practice and optimising the model of care Assisting theClinical Manager in leading service planning and delivery Providingclinical leadership and enhancing the culture of excellence Providing directdelivery of a health care service including management of a clinical caseload primarilywithin ORL (head&neck cancer, voice and airway) Implementingquality improvement and patient safety initiatives to meet the strategic goalsof the organisation Acting as a specialised clinicalresource providing guidance, advice and education to patients, whānau/family,students, staff and the interdisciplinary team across the designated serviceareasEvaluating clinical practice throughreflection, audit and outcome measures to continually improve the Speech-languageTherapy service to patients and whānau Maintainingadvanced clinical, cultural and professional standards and competencies acrossORL This ExpertClinician role is equivalent to Advanced Clinician roles within the greaterAuckland area.About You The successful candidate willhave at least five years working within an ORL/head and neck cancerservice. You will be have proven advanced skills in Flexible EndoscopicEvaluation of Swallowing (FEES), Videofluoroscopy, tracheostomy management,voice assessment and therapy, and Surgical Voice Restoration. In addition, youwill have a proven track record in leading others and driving servicedevelopment.To besuccessful in this position, you will also need to demonstrate the following: Demonstrated advanced skills in the assessmentand management of swallowing and communication disorders within ORL (head&neck cancer, voice and airway Self-awareness with strong reflective abilities and able to identifyareas for growth and development Experience with clinicalteaching/supervision, training and development of staff Self-motivation, independent,with a high level of initiative Experience inquality/service improvement and research activitiesCompetency with te ao Māori,tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and takingownership of your learning and growth Further clinical competencies as per the SOA (click position description to download) Workingfor Health New Zealand HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated toensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. TheEquity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the healthsystem think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes thecultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. Howto Apply Toview the position description and/or apply for the role please click - applynow. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal . If you have any questions about the role, please contact AlexJay at se note, we will be reviewing applications asreceived and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing dateof this advert therefore we encourage you to apply early. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: PC3547595 Location: South Island - Canterbury - Christchurch Job type:Job type: Permanent Full time Expertise: Clinical - Allied Health - Speech Language Therapist / Speech Pathologist #J-18808-Ljbffr