Speech Pathologist

St John of God Health Care; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 98.000 - 118.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Discounts on hospital services

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Zusammenfassung

St John of God Berwick Hospital is seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist Grade 2 to join our Allied Health team on a permanent part-time basis (0.6 FTE). You will provide senior-level assessment and evidence-based treatment for patients with communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders in a multidisciplinary setting.

This role offers clinical leadership, supervision of junior staff and students, and opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and service development, while

Qualifikationen

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Full membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Significant senior clinical experience in healthcare.
• Ability to lead, supervise and mentor staff.
• Strong communication in a multidisciplinary team.

Aufgaben

• Provide senior-level assessment and management of patients with communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based treatment programs.
• Provide clinical consultation within the Speech Pathology discipline.
• Participate in ward rounds, case conferences and family meetings.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation including treatment plans and patient progress.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement and service development activities.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Leadership

Clinical expertise

Teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Ausbildung

Speech Pathology degree

Jobbeschreibung

About St John of God Berwick has been a leading health care provider to the people of Berwick and the surrounding communities since 1910.

With more than 200 beds and over 900 caregivers, we provide an extensive range of health care services including day surgery, cancer, cardiac and maternity care.

Your role at St John of God Berwick Hospital

St John of God Berwick Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Speech Pathologist Grade 2 to join our Allied Health team on a permanent part-time basis (0.6 FTE).

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based speech pathology services to patients with communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders. You will work with a high level of autonomy, applying your advanced clinical knowledge and experience to support complex patient care while contributing to the ongoing development of the Speech Pathology service.

You will also play an important role in clinical leadership, supervision, education, mentoring and quality improvement, supporting the development of junior staff and students while helping drive excellence in patient care.

About the role

• Provide senior-level assessment and management of patients with communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based treatment programs, including short and long-term goals for complex patients.
• Provide clinical consultation and expert advice within the Speech Pathology discipline and broader multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in ward rounds, case conferences, family meetings and patient review meetings.
• Provide education and support to patients and families regarding communication and swallowing difficulties, treatment options and discharge planning.
• Make appropriate referrals and recommendations for further assessment, treatment and community support.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including assessment results, treatment plans and patient progress.
• Triage and allocate Speech Pathology referrals to ensure patients receive timely and appropriate care.
• Support the supervision, mentoring and development of junior Speech Pathologists, Allied Health Assistants and students.
• Contribute to the education and professional development of the multidisciplinary team.
• Identify opportunities to enhance clinical practice, including emerging approaches to assessment and treatment.
• Lead and participate in evidence-based quality improvement, research and service development activities.
• Contribute to the development and review of Speech Pathology resources, Work collaboratively with patients, families, medical, nursing, allied health and external service providers to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care.

About you

You will be an experienced Speech Pathologist with a strong clinical background and the ability to work confidently and independently within a healthcare setting.

You will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Current full membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Demonstrated senior clinical experience, ideally within a hospital or healthcare environment.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in the assessment and management of communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership, supervision and mentoring to junior staff and students.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A demonstrated commitment to evidence-based clinical practice and continuous improvement.
• The ability to identify and implement innovative approaches to clinical practice and service development.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to effectively prioritise and manage a clinical caseload.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do, with a commitment to supporting the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.

We can offer you

• Salary: $98,295 to $117,553 plus 12% superannuation.
• Permanent part-time position (0.6 FTE), offering a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a dedicated Allied Health team.
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 across a range of benefits including mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and everyday living expenses.
• Additional salary packaging options above the FBT cap, including novated leasing, work-related expenses, self-education and additional superannuation.
• A welcoming and supportive team environment.
• The opportunity to work across both acute and rehabilitation services.
• A dynamic multidisciplinary team.
• Discounts on hospital services and health insurance.
• Professional development opportunities to support your ongoing career growth.

For enquiries, please contact Angel Ching, Allied Health Manager, on (03) 8784 5***

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.