Junior Speech Pathologist (Paediatric)

Neuro Alliance; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Neuro Alliance is seeking a Junior Paediatric Speech Pathologist to join our multidisciplinary team in NSW. You will be mentored by a Senior Speech Pathologist and work across clinic, home, school, daycare and community settings, supported by an Augmentative and Alternative Communication Lab and a broad range of therapy tools.

We offer a learning-focused environment with internal and external professional development, with education provided by our experienced team and external partners to help

Qualifications

• Clinical experience in paediatric settings with a willingness to engage in a learning plan.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and good computer literacy.
• Ability to work with others and autonomously within a team with a friendly attitude.
• Passion for working with children across neurological and disability populations.
• Hold NSW Driver’s Licence and provide a driving record.
• Have SPA registration and insurances.
• Hold WWCC and NDIs worker screening or be willing to undergo one.
• WWCC or willingness to obtain WWCC prior to commencement.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidenced-based services to children with neurological, developmental or genetic conditions.
• Develop novel treatment programs using a wide array of therapy tools and technologies.
• Train staff and families to ensure adequate program dosage.
• Work within a dynamic team to deliver high-standard therapy.
• Engage in ongoing professional development both internally and externally.
• Provide high-level verbal and written communication with medical specialists, GP, families and funding bodies.

Skills

Paediatric Speech Pathology

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

Bachelor of Speech Pathology

SPA Registration

Tools

Assessment tools (standardised tests)

Job description

Neuro Alliance is a leading multidisciplinary allied health service with a focus on helping children with a range of developmental, genetic, and neurological conditions. The practice believes in a child / family centred service with a strong focus on evidence-based and goal focused therapy intervention.

Due to growing demand for our service, the team is seeking a Junior Paediatric Speech Pathologist. You will be mentored by and have access to high level expertise of a Senior Speech Pathologist in a friendly, supportive team environment. In addition to this, Neuro Alliance houses an array of technology in our Augmentative and Alternate Communication Lab ready to trial, including various switches, and communication devices. The service has access to an extensive range of resources specific to therapy delivery in addition to standardised outcome assessments.

Neuro Alliance is a strong advocate for ongoing professional development and career progression. The candidate will have ample opportunity to progress their clinical skills in an environment that provides and promotes a high level of learning. As part of the role, education will be provided both internally by our experienced team and externally from our various partners. Intervention is delivered across a variety of settings including in the clinic, at home, school, daycare or in the community.

Key responsibilities in this role include:

• The provision of evidenced based services to children living with a neurological, development or genetic condition or disability.
• Developing novel and innovative treatment programs for clients drawing from our wide array of therapy tools, both basic right up to our advanced technologies.
• Training to support staff and family members to ensure clients receive adequate program dosage.
• Work within a dynamic team to deliver a high standard of therapy.
• Engage in ongoing professional development both internally and externally.
• Provide a high level of verbal and written communication skills to a wide range of stakeholders including medical specialists, general practitioners, families, and funding bodies.

To be successful in this role the applicant must be able to address the following Selection Criteria:

• Clinical experience/work in a paediatric setting with a willingness to engage in an individualised learning plan.
• Demonstrate a high level of verbal and written communication skills, along with very good computer skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with others and autonomously within a team, with a friendly and approachable attitude.
• Demonstrate a passion for working with a variety of clients and environments, across a neurological and disability population.
• Hold a current NSW Driver’s License and be able to provide a driving record.
• Have relevant professional (SPA) registration and insurances.
• Hold a current NSW Criminal history check and NDIS worker screen or be willing to undergo one.
• Must hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or willingness to obtain WWCC prior to commencement.

To learn more about Neuro Alliance please visitwww.neuroalliance.com.au/paediatrics/