Senior Speech Pathologist

South Metropolitan Health Service; City Of Melville; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

South Metropolitan Health Service in Western Australia seeks a Senior Speech Pathologist in Paediatrics and Neonates to provide expert feeding disorder assessment, diagnosis and management. You will lead ARFID-related care, guide clinical decision making and support a multidisciplinary team in a hospital setting.

Experience advising staff, ensuring adherence to Speech Pathology Australia standards and SMHS policies is essential. Collaboration with families and care teams is central to this role.

Qualifications

• ARFID population experience required.
• Senior role with advisory responsibilities to clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Advise and train staff in relation to complex disorders and policy/procedures in the area of specialty; plans, implements and evaluates patient safety and quality of care.
• Ensure practice is in accordance with the Speech Pathology Australia Code of Ethics, the Speech Pathology Australia Scope of Practice and SMHS policies and guidelines.

Skills

Speech Pathology

ARFID experience

Education

Masters or equivalent in Speech Pathology

Job description

As part of a multidisciplinary team in the clinical specialty area of Paediatrics and Neonates, this role provides Speech Pathology services to patients requiring assessment, diagnosis and management of feeding disorders.

Key responsibilities

• As Senior Speech Pathologist this role advises and trains staff in relation to complex disorders and policy and procedures in area of specialty, as well as plans, implements and evaluates patient safety and quality of care.
• This role ensures practice is in accordance to the Speech Pathology Australia Code of Ethics, the Speech Pathology Australia Scope of Practice and SMHS policies and guidelines.

What you need

• Experience with ARFID population.