Grade 2 Speech Pathologist Acute & Subacute Services

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Day Off

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Professional development opportunities

Healthy work/life balance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne in Fitzroy, VIC, is seeking a Grade 2 Speech Pathologist to provide assessment and management for adults with communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders across acute and subacute settings.

You will work across Neurology, Rehabilitation, Critical Care, Oncology, GEM and @home services as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering evidence-based care and contributing to service development and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) or Bachelor/Master equivalent
• Eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia
• Knowledge of Speech Pathology Australia position statements and the Code of Ethics
• Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to evidence-based, person-centred clinical practice
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team
• Current Victoria Police Check or willingness to obtain one

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients with communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders across acute and subacute settings
• Provide high-quality, evidence-based Speech Pathology assessment and intervention
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team
• Work across Neurology, Rehabilitation, Critical Care, Oncology, General Medicine, GEM and @home services
• Ensure clinical practice aligns with departmental policies and professional standards
• Contribute to quality improvement, research and service development activities
• Foster a culture of learning and reflective practice

Job description

Grade 2 Speech Pathologist Acute & Subacute Services

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne – Fitzroy VIC

• Join a supportive and dynamic Speech Pathology team with excellent professional development opportunities

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate Speech Pathologist to join the Speech Pathology team at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. In this role, you will provide assessment and management for adults with communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders across a diverse range of acute and subacute clinical settings. You will have the opportunity to work across a variety of caseloads, including Neurology, Rehabilitation, Critical Care, Oncology, General Medicine, Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) and @home services. Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will deliver evidence-based Speech Pathology services that support positive patient outcomes and contribute to safe and effective transitions of care. You will also have opportunities to contribute to quality improvement, research and service development, while continuing to develop your clinical skills and professional expertise.

Classification: Speech Pathologist Grade 2 VW1-VW4 Grade 2 ($90,235.60 - $103,724.40) per annum.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Assess and manage patients with communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders across acute and subacute settings
• Provide high-quality, evidence-based Speech Pathology assessment and intervention
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team
• Work across a diverse range of clinical areas, including Neurology, Rehabilitation, Critical Care, Oncology, General Medicine, GEM and @home services
• Ensure clinical practice aligns with departmental policies, guidelines and current Speech Pathology Australia professional standards
• Contribute to effective communication and collaboration across the multidisciplinary team
• Participate in quality improvement, research and service development activities
• Contribute to a culture of learning, reflective practice and continuous improvement
• Your Contribution

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology), Bachelor of Speech Pathology, Master of Speech Pathology or equivalent qualification
• Eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia
• Knowledge of Speech Pathology Australia position statements and the Code of Ethics
• Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to evidence-based, person-centred clinical practice
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A current Victoria Police Check, or willingness to obtain one

What We Offer

At St Vincent's, we are committed to supporting your professional development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy:

• A monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Access to Fitness Passport, providing access to an extensive network of fitness facilities
• Regular professional development opportunities to support your career goals
• A healthy work/life balance
• Employee wellbeing initiatives, events and programs
• A supportive team environment and culture of continuous improvement
• Convenient Fitzroy and Kew locations, close to public transport, cafés and Melbourne's CBD

About Speech Pathology

The Speech Pathology Department is committed to providing excellent Speech Pathology services to patients with communication and swallowing disorders across St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. Our highly skilled and dynamic team provides services across the continuum of care and across multiple campuses, including St Vincent's Hospital in Fitzroy and St George's Health Service in Kew. We value collaboration, shared learning and reflective practice, with a strong focus on delivering evidence-based care and achieving meaningful outcomes for our patients.

Working at St Vincent's

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service providing a diverse range of adult clinical services. Our work is guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence, and we are committed to providing outstanding patient care while creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for our people.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission, and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website for further information regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne.

St Vincent's Health Australia has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings. Successful applicants may therefore be required to meet relevant immunisation requirements, including annual influenza vaccination.