Speech Pathologist

at  Queensland Health

About the role
The purpose of this role is to deliver contemporary speech pathology clinical services to the patients of Redcliffe Hospital. This position will primarily provide inpatient speech pathology services in the clinical areas of adult speech, language and swallowing, in the acute and sub-acute setting. The position may also be required to provide speech pathology services in the clinical areas of paediatric speech, language and feeding, if the successful applicant has the appropriate skills.
About you

This successful applicant will carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health’s values:

• Deliver contemporary Speech Pathology clinical services within a multidisciplinary team, in accordance with prescribed ethical, professional and work unit standards, under the professional guidance of a more senior clinician.
• Apply professional clinical judgement in providing clinical services in a routine hospital-based caseload. As experience builds, independent management of an increasingly complex caseload, and the ability to adapt routine clinical practice based on valid and reliable evidence is expected.
• Contribute to effective team dynamics as well as client and stakeholder relationships utilising well developed communication and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and act as a patient advocate.
• Support the operation of the speech pathology clinical service by performing the required administrative duties, including recording accurate activity data.
• Proportionate to the level of experience, assist in the development and/or review of clinical practices, procedures and protocols within the work area, using the principles of evidence-based practice.

Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it’s so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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