Speech Language Therapist - Fixed Term
Dunstan Hospital, Clyde
Parental Leave Cover – up to 1.0 FTE until February 2027
Central Otago Health Services Limited is looking for an experienced 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. There is scope for this role to offer a telehealth focus, with flexibility to work remotely, making it an ideal opportunity for an SLT wanting to deliver high-quality rural health services from a distance.
The successful applicant will be a collaborative team member with excellent clinical reasoning and communication skills, confident in delivering care using telehealth while remaining closely connected to a multidisciplinary rural team.
The service provides inpatient, out-patient, and community SLT services so a generalist skill set is preferred. Please note this is not a new graduate role.
We require someone who can work up to 1.0 FTE until the end of February 2027 to provide parental leave cover. Remote and telehealth-based working arrangements are available and open for discussion, with some on-site work optional depending on service needs and experience.
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
· The current legal right to work for our organisation
We take pride in supporting our staff to grow as clinicians and provide a supportive environment to promote excellence.
Salary indication of $88,627 - $107,600 pro rata depending on experience
Why Dunstan Hospital?
Dunstan Hospital is located in Clyde, Central Otago, a welcoming township with a strong sense of community and access to essential amenities. Living and working here gives you the chance to build meaningful relationships, enjoy a slower-paced rural lifestyle, and be central to delivering healthcare that truly impacts the local population.Central Otago is a beautiful part of the country and is a welcoming community. The outdoors is on your doorstep with mountain biking, skiing and endless wilderness adventures. The area is also filled with vineyards and a great selection of excellent cafes and restaurants.
How to apply
Please complete the application form below and submit along with your current CV and cover letter outlining your interest.
Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and advertising for this role will close when the position is filled.