Senior Speech Pathologist — Neuro Rehab & Leadership

Alfred; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 95 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

Bayside Health, in partnership with The Alfred, is seeking a Speech Pathologist Grade 2 (VW1-VW4) to join the Neurology/Neurosurgery context. Located at The Alfred, the role involves high-quality assessment and management of swallowing and communication disorders, with opportunities to lead, teach and participate in service improvement.

The successful candidate will have a recognised degree in Speech Pathology, be eligible for Speech Pathology Australia, and possess at least 3 years’ experience

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech Pathology.
• Eligibility for membership to Speech Pathology Australia.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in provision of Speech Pathology services, with experience in acquired brain injury, behaviours of concern and tracheostomy being highly desirable.
• Demonstrated high-level assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and management skills in Speech Pathology, including communication and swallowing disorders, with experience in rehabilitation settings.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to educate patients, families, carers and health professionals, prepare clinical documentation and reports, and communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to support, mentor and develop Speech Pathology staff and students, foster professional growth, and contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture.
• Experience supervising and coordinating students and staff, including participation in competency, training and professional development programs.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, caseload management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands effectively.
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice, ongoing professional development and compliance with the Speech Pathology Australia Code of Ethics.
• Experience coordinating and contributing to research, quality improvement, service evaluation and innovation activities, including monitoring service outcomes and implementing improvements to enhance patient care.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the operational and strategic functioning of a Speech Pathology department, working collaboratively with managers and senior clinicians to achieve service objectives.

Responsabilités

• Providing high-quality speech pathology services related to the assessment and management of patients with communication and/or swallowing disorders.
• Fostering excellence in the Speech Pathology Service by providing leadership and facilitating the clinical and professional skills of Speech Pathology staff and students.
• Maintaining effective collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary team members, external service providers and other relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinating and leading quality improvement, service development, research and evaluation activities as appropriate.
• Promoting a culture of ongoing learning, reflective practice and evidence-based care within the Speech Pathology Department and ABI Rehabilitation Service.
• Assisting in monitoring client outcomes and identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery and clinical practice.
• Providing supervision, education and training of staff and students as appropriate.

Connaissances

Speech Pathology

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education & mentoring

Quality improvement

Communication skills

Research

Formation

Degree in Speech Pathology

Description du poste

Bayside Health, in partnership with The Alfred, is seeking a Speech Pathologist Grade 2 (VW1-VW4) to join the Neurology/Neurosurgery context. Located at The Alfred, the role involves high-quality assessment and management of swallowing and communication disorders, with opportunities to lead, teach and participate in service improvement.

The successful candidate will have a recognised degree in Speech Pathology, be eligible for Speech Pathology Australia, and possess at least 3 years’ experience