Senior Speech Pathologist

Peel; Armadale; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible working

Flexible leave arrangements

Other allowances

12% employer contributed superannution

Fitness Passport

Travel discount

Job summary

WA Health is seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist for Armadale Health Service. The role involves delivering speech pathology services in acute wards, including ICU and ED, with emphasis on assessment, diagnosis and management of communication and swallowing disorders.

The successful applicant will advise staff on complex cases, contribute to patient safety and quality of care, and work within WA Health policies and ethics guidelines. Instrumental swallow assessments are required.

Qualifications

• Registered Speech Pathologist with relevant clinical experience.
• Experience with instrumental swallow assessments is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Speech Pathology services for acute medical and surgical wards including ICU and ED.
• Advise and train staff on complex disorders and policy/guidelines; ensure patient safety and quality of care.

Skills

Instrumental swallow assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

CRVCID 753319

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Senior Speech Pathologist to join our team; we currently have permanent Part Time appointment at 53.20 hours per fortnight.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, this role provides Speech Pathology services for the acute medical and surgical wards including ICU and Emergency Department within Armadale Health Service to patients requiring assessment, diagnosis and management of communication and swallowing disorders. The Senior Speech Pathologist advises and trains staff in relation to complex disorders and policy and procedures; plans, implements and evaluates patient safety and quality of care; and practices as a Senior Speech Pathologist and ensures practice is in accordance to the Speech Pathology Australia Code of Ethics, the Speech Pathology Australia Scope of Practice and EMHS policies and guidelines. Experience with instrumental swallow assessments is required.

For more information regarding this position, including a thorough breakdown of duties, reporting structures, and criteria used in assessing applicants to the role, we encourage you to refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached.

For further job-related Information:

for further information, we encourage you to contact Ashleigh Vidovich (Coordinator Speech Pathology) on [phone].

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Area Profile:

Armadale Health Service (AHS) is a 271-bed general hospital focused on providing a range of high-quality health care services in the community. The hospital, which is part of the Armadale Kalamunda Group, is equipped with an Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit and provides high-quality general medical, surgical and mental health services and offers a range of Medical specialities including rehabilitation, maternity, paediatric and neonatal, renal medicine & dialysis services and ambulatory care.

Kalamunda District Community Hospital (KDCH) is a specialist hospital and is part of the Armadale Kalamunda Group. The hospital provides both day surgical procedures and a specialist inpatient palliative care service for patients in the east metropolitan area.

Employee Benefits:

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Other professional and location-based allowances.
• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For information on superannuation.
• Fitness Passport- discounted access to selectgyms, pools, and fitness centresacross Australia
• Discounted Smart Rider for travel to work

EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities weassist.

We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility to Apply:

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

Other Conditions

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.