Permanent full time
Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Speech-Language Therapist to join our highly skilled interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
Te Whiwhinga Mahi/The Opportunity
The Speech-language Therapist will be responsible for the assessment of clients of all ages in the community after a brain or complex injury and the development of rehabilitation interventions supporting their return to everyday lives. This may include clinic-based or community-based sessions. There is ongoing opportunity to increase and upskill your knowledge base with a wide variety of clients and education from our highly experienced team.
This opportunity is based in Canterbury. Some travel within the wider Canterbury region will be necessary.
Ka whiwhi koe i te aha/What you will get in return
- A friendly team focussed working environment
- Competitive remuneration dependent on experience
- A commitment to providing continuing professional development
- Reimbursement of APC
- Staff discounts including gym membership at corporate rates
Ko wai koe/About You
Mau - You will:
- Be committed to working within the mission and vision of the Trust
- Have a strong commitment to actively work within the uara of the Trust:
- Manaakitaka We care
- Kauanuanutia We are respectful
- Kotahitaka We are inclusive
- Tika me te Pono We do it right
- Have a strong interest in neurological rehabilitation, including TBI, Concussion and stroke.
- Have experience with dysphagia assessment and management
- Be comfortable working within an interdisciplinary team
- Be confident in working in a fast paced, quick changing environment alongside other members of the team
- Be a member with New Zealand Speech-language Therapists' Association
Mo tatou/About us
We are an independent, charitable organisation driven to help our clients achieve independence, inclusion, and quality of life after a brain, spinal cord or complex injury. Through a full continuum of assessment, rehabilitation and support services, delivered when and where they're needed, our highly skilled interdisciplinary teamwork with our clients and their families/whanau to develop individualised strategies that equip them to achieve their goals.
We:
- Welcome Tangata Moana, Tangata Tiriti, Tangata Haumi and Mana Whenua
- Welcome people with a disability
- Welcome neurodiverse people
- Welcome people from the Rainbow community; we have taken the Pride Pledge and are members of the Safe Spaces Alliance
- Are carer friendly and accredited with CareWise
- Are breastfeeding friendly and accredited with CanBreastFeed
Don't miss this opportunity to work with a skilled team, great clients and in a supportive and flexible working environment.
To view the position description go to: https://careers.lfbit.co.nz
For more information, please contact Del Eden, Clinical Lead SLT during business hours on 027 532 6971 or Pat Hopkins, Clinical Manager Rehabilitation on 03 335 0541
