Speech Pathologist (Grade 2 or Grade 3)

Latrobe Regional Health; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $9,000 per year

Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,

Professional development encouragement

Staff Wellbeing Centre access

Discounted gym membership via Fitness*

Job summary

Latrobe Regional Health in Victoria invites applications for a Speech Pathologist (Grade 2 or Grade 3). This full-time or part-time role offers flexibility and negotiable EFT for the right candidate.

You will deliver clinical speech pathology services to an assigned caseload across inpatient and outpatient settings within LRH. The successful candidate will have a relevant degree, eligibility for certification with Speech Pathology Australia, supervise staff and students, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in speech pathology.
• Eligibility for Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist status with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Experience in at least one of the following areas: paediatric feeding and dysphagia, adult dysphagia, laryngectomy, voice disorders, rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Speech Pathology assessment, treatment and management services in line with contemporary evidence-based practice.
• Coordinate and manage clinical services within designated areas to ensure efficient patient care.
• Provide education, support and clinical supervision to staff, students and Allied Health Assistants as appropriate.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement, service development and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families and external stakeholders to achieve optimal care outcomes.

Education

Speech Pathology degree

Job description

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Speech Pathologist role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Speech Pathology team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive.

Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Speech Pathologist (Grade 2 or Grade 3) to join our growing on a full time or part time. EFT is negotiable with successful candidate.

The Speech Pathology team is seeking a Grade 2 or Grade 3 Speech Pathologist who will be responsible for delivery of clinical speech pathology services to an assigned caseload which aligns with their skills and experiences, and to support the operational requirements of the department. Suitably experienced Grade 1 speech pathologists are encouraged to apply. Full-time or part-time/job sharing will be considered. Please indicate your preferred EFT in your application.

The Speech Pathology department at Latrobe Regional Health provides speech pathology services to a range of eligible inpatient and outpatients at Latrobe Regional Health. Inpatient services serviced by the speech pathology department include emergency and critical care services, inpatient medical and surgical wards, paediatric ward (including Special Care Nursery), rehabilitation and Geriatric Evaluation and Management units, and mental health units (including residential aged care for residents with complex needs). Outpatient rehabilitation services are provided through Community Rehabilitation Services and Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Services. Specialist outpatient services are provided to adult patients with swallowing or communication disorders (including VFSS clinic and laryngectomy management), children with feeding and/or swallowing concerns, infants assessed in the MDT neurodevelopmental clinic, and patients treated through the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, receiving chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy.

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

The role of the Speech Pathologist (Grade 2 or Grade 3) is to:

• Deliver high-quality Speech Pathology assessment, treatment and management services in line with contemporary evidence-based practice.
• Coordinate and manage clinical services within designated areas to ensure efficient and effective patient care.
• Provide education, support and clinical supervision to staff, students and Allied Health Assistants as appropriate.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement, service development and evidence-based practice initiatives that enhance patient outcomes.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families and external stakeholders to achieve optimal care outcomes.
• Contribute to departmental objectives through participation in service planning, policy development, education and professional activities.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in speech pathology.
• Eligibility for Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist status with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Specialist skills and experience in at least one of the following areas of speech pathology practice:
  • Paediatric feeding and dysphagia management (inpatient, including Special Care Nursery, and/or outpatient settings)
  • Adult dysphagia management, including VFSS competency
  • Laryngectomy management and/or experience managing head and neck cancer
  • Voice disorders
  • Rehabilitation in inpatient and/or outpatient settings (adults or paediatrics)
• Experience in supervision of speech pathologists, speech pathology students and/or Allied Health Assistants.

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: ***************@lrh.com.au

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.