Job Description

Are you a passionate and dedicated Speech Therapist with a commitment to patient-centered care and excellence in rehabilitation? Do you thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment that values measurable outcomes and continuous improvement? If so, we invite you to apply for the Speech Therapist (Fixed term) position at Nurture Stellenbosch.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Speech Therapist, you will play a vital role in delivering person-centered, evidence-based rehabilitation to patients with communication, speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to improving functional outcomes and enhancing quality of life for patients in a supportive and professional environment.
Our group practice at Nurture Stellenbosch in the Western Cape is seeking a qualified and compassionate Speech Therapist (Fixed term) to join our interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Current HPCSA registration and Malpractice Insurance
• Up to date CPD status
• Experience in a rehabilitation environment advantageous
• Special interest / expertise within Neurological conditions
• Valid drivers license with own transport

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Good written and spoken English language skills (Afrikaans and Xhosa will be advantageous)
• Willing to work in acute, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation environments
• Awareness of evidence base for interventions
• Computer literacy (assessment and weekly reports for medical funders and Microsoft Office Suite)
• Ability to self-manage; prioritize workload, and adaptability
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills within a team setting
• Analysis; decision making and initiative-taking

WHO WERE LOOKING FOR (PERSONAL QUALITIES):

• Clarity and Accountability: Must thrive within an environment that demands role clarity, responsibility, and measurable results.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across teams, funders, regulators, and external providers.
• Resilience and Adaptability: Ability to thrive within a transforming Organisation and successfully navigate complexities.
• Values-Driven: Deep alignment with Nurtures values.

Should you not receive a response within two weeks of submission, please consider your application unsuccessful.
There is no closing date for this vacancy. The employer reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement at any time.
ABOUT US
We work alongside Nurture Health to make it possible for people and their families to live meaningful and fulfilled lives despite physical impairment and disability resulting from health conditions.
WHAT WE DO
We partner with Nurture Health (South Africas largest physical rehabilitation hospital group) to provide facility-based, post-acute healthcare outside acute hospital settings.
Our winning recipe lies in our experienced, interdisciplinary teams who work collaboratively to achieve optimal outcomes for our patients and their families.
OUR VALUES

• Collaboration
• Innovation
• Communication
• Safety
• Continuous Improvement

Skills Required