Senior Speech Pathologist Sopd, Queensland Health

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay increases

Employer superannuation 12.75%

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Salary packaging

Wellness program

Work/life balance

Job summary

Queensland Government's CHQ Health Brisbane North invites a Senior Speech Pathologist SOPD to lead and mentor clinical teams, delivering paediatric speech pathology across hospital, rehab and community settings.

You will exercise independent clinical judgement, contribute to service planning, drive quality improvements and work in a multidisciplinary team to empower families and optimise child health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Deliver high level speech pathology clinical services across acute hospital, rehab or community settings.
• Exercise independent judgement and problem-solving beyond routine practice.
• Apply professional judgement to complex caseload using valid evidence.
• Provide high level clinical advice to diverse stakeholders.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to empower families and support participation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on clinical practices and outcomes.
• Initiate quality, research and service improvement activities.
• Participate in implementing quality improvement to enhance service delivery.
• Promote a safe, equitable workplace and uphold HR practices and WHS.

Skills

Speech pathology

Leadership

Coaching/mentoring

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Quality improvement

Job description

In this role you will coach and support others to deliver for children, young people and families (Leader of Others) in accordance with the and the and the CHQ . Your contribution will include:

Clinical Practice

• Deliver high level speech pathology clinical services within a variety of caseloads in an acute hospital, rehabilitation or community setting in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards, with minimal direct clinical supervision.
• Exercise independent judgement and problem-solving skills, in matters beyond routine practice with infrequent clinical practice supervision.
• Apply professional judgement to a complex caseload, adapting routine clinical practice using valid and reliable evidence.
• Provide high level clinical advice regarding speech pathology service delivery to diverse stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively and effectively within a multidisciplinary team to empower families to understand their child and optimise their health and wellbeing by supporting their participation and engagement in the activities of their everyday life.
• Actively contribute to service and caseload management and planning within the team.

Leadership / Service Improvement

• Monitor and report on clinical practices and outcomes within clinical service area.
• Initiate quality, research and service improvement activities.
• Actively participate in initiating, developing and implementing quality improvement activities to enhance the delivery of speech pathology services and multidisciplinary care.
• Actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resources management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, work, health and safety, and ethical behaviour.

About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)

Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.

Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the , Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our , our , and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.

Inclusion and diversity

To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.

Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSS

If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Annual pay increases
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee wellness and assistance program
• Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility

Senior Speech Pathologist SOPD, Queensland Health Brisbane - North, Australia