Speech Pathologist - Senior

Temporary part time opportunity to deliver high level Speech Pathology clinical services within a multidisciplinary team in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.

About the role

Temporary part time opportunity to provide Speech Pathology clinical services in the Brighton Rehabilitation Unit. This service supports adult patients of all ages, who have care needs which require them to undertake intensive therapy programs to help improve general function to reach an optimum level of ability. This service assists patients with planning a discharge to a destination which meets their needs.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Exercise independent professional clinical judgement in providing Speech Pathology clinical services of a complex nature where principles, procedures, techniques or methods require expansion, adaptation or modification, without the need for direct regular clinical practice supervision.
• Provide high level clinical advice to professional and operational supervisors and relevant service managers regarding service delivery, therapy aids, technology and the prioritisation and development of speech pathology clinical services
• Actively contribute to service and caseload management and planning within the team.
• Provide clinical practice supervision to HP3 level Speech Pathology practitioners, allied health assistants and clinical support staff, to ensure the maintenance of professional clinical standards
• Monitor and report clinical work practices and outcomes within rehabilitation clinical service area and initiate, plan and evaluate service improvement activities across the continuum of care

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• 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

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts 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

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED