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Espirita
Speech & Language Therapist - Health New Zealand
Auckland
FULL TIME
August 26, 2024
Espirita is thrilled to announce that we have partnered with various hospitals across the beautiful landscapes of New Zealand to recruit experienced Speech and Language Therapists keen to relocate.
We are on an active search for dedicated and passionate Speech and Language Therapists to join our client's dynamic healthcare service. This is a unique opportunity to expand your professional horizons while making a significant impact on patient lives in New Zealand.
What will you be doing in this role?
We are seeking dedicated Speech and Language Therapists who can fulfil the following responsibilities:
Embarking on a new professional journey overseas can be daunting. This role comes with a relocation package that is designed to ensure your move to New Zealand is as seamless and stress-free as possible.
Here's what it includes:
What are the next steps?
We would love to hear from you if you feel this role could be a good match for you, you are interested in relocating to NZ, and would like to know more. Please apply to this vacancy by completing the application form attaching a copy of your CV, and one of the team will be in touch with you shortly to discuss things further.
Alternatively, if you are interested in registering with us for different opportunities, please proceed to register your interest via our website and we will be in touch regarding positions that might suit you over the coming days.
About Espirita
Espirita is the global workforce arm of Acacium Group – one of the world's leading healthcare workforce solutions providers.
At Espirita, our purpose is simple: to improve healthcare by empowering individuals. With a global presence, local knowledge and expertise, and a commitment to excellence, Espirita strives to provide healthcare professionals with the resources and support they need to thrive in their careers and personal lives.
Espirita does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, religion, colour, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Espirita is proud to be an equitable, diverse, and inclusive employer. Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change.
This job advert may not be copied, imitated, or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent.
We are on an active search for dedicated and passionate Speech and Language Therapists to join our client's dynamic healthcare service. This is a unique opportunity to expand your professional horizons while making a significant impact on patient lives in New Zealand.
What will you be doing in this role?
We are seeking dedicated Speech and Language Therapists who can fulfil the following responsibilities:
- Performing patient assessments: You would perform assessments on patients to understand their specific speech, language, and communication problems.
- Developing individual treatment plans: You would develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient's needs.
- Liaising with teachers, family members, and other healthcare professionals: You would liaise with teachers, family members, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
- Administering therapy and monitoring progress: You would administer therapy and monitor the patient's progress over time.
- Ensuring patients and their families are informed of new treatments and therapy techniques: You would ensure that patients and their families are informed of new treatments and therapy techniques.
- Observing swallowing difficulties: You would observe any swallowing difficulties that the patient may have.
- Planning and providing appropriate treatment: You would plan and provide appropriate treatment for the patient's specific needs.
- Giving advice and support to patients, family members, and teachers: You would give advice and support to patients, family members, and teachers.
- Writing reports: You would write reports to document the patient's progress and treatment.
- Degree or Diploma in Speech & Language Therapy
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to make decisions in the best interest of the patient.
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Compassionate and patient-centred approach to healthcare.
- You will need to be a registered Speech and Language Therapist
- You must have certified evidence of 1000 hours of speech-language therapy practice within the past five years.
- Excellent communication and time management skills.
- English Language – Academic IELTS exam (if applicable)
Embarking on a new professional journey overseas can be daunting. This role comes with a relocation package that is designed to ensure your move to New Zealand is as seamless and stress-free as possible.
Here's what it includes:
- Salary: Competitive full-time salary in line with New Zealand's national salary agreement steps, guided by the length of your experience and skills.
- Accommodation: Settle in without a worry as 4 weeks short-term accommodation is provided for you upon your arrival in NZ, up to $10,000.
- Car Hire: Up to 4 weeks of rental care hire/provision is provided up to $5,000.
- Flight & Luggage Arrangements: One-way economy travel fare for yourself, your partner and children under the age of 19. If your family don't want to travel immediately, this can be claimed up to 6 months after starting work in NZ.
- Shipping of Household Goods: Maximum of $5000 from Australia/Pacific, or up to $10,000 if from further afield.
- Airport Transfers: Airport transfer to accommodation on arrival up to a cost of $300.
- Professional Body Registration Assistance: We'll guide you through the process of registering with the New Zealand Professional Body.
- Visa Application Support: Navigating visa applications can be complex, but our team is here to provide all the help you need.
- IELTS/OET Reimbursement (if applicable): If required, we'll reimburse the cost of your IELTS or OET examination.
- Additional Perks: Stay tuned for more details on other benefits designed to make your relocation experience even better.
What are the next steps?
We would love to hear from you if you feel this role could be a good match for you, you are interested in relocating to NZ, and would like to know more. Please apply to this vacancy by completing the application form attaching a copy of your CV, and one of the team will be in touch with you shortly to discuss things further.
Alternatively, if you are interested in registering with us for different opportunities, please proceed to register your interest via our website and we will be in touch regarding positions that might suit you over the coming days.
About Espirita
Espirita is the global workforce arm of Acacium Group – one of the world's leading healthcare workforce solutions providers.
At Espirita, our purpose is simple: to improve healthcare by empowering individuals. With a global presence, local knowledge and expertise, and a commitment to excellence, Espirita strives to provide healthcare professionals with the resources and support they need to thrive in their careers and personal lives.
Espirita does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, religion, colour, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Espirita is proud to be an equitable, diverse, and inclusive employer. Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change.
This job advert may not be copied, imitated, or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent.
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