Join our Speech Pathology team in providing advanced level clinical Speech Pathology Services.

Job details

About the role

A part-time 0.8 FTE opportunity within the Ripley Specialised Inpatient Services. This is a state-of-the-art facility that will deliver 90 additional beds in West Moreton as part of Queensland Health's Accelerated Infrastructure Delivery Program. The role will work across this three-storey facility located on Botany Drive, South Ripley which is co-located with the current Satellite Health Centre along with our other West Moreton Health facilities.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Clinical Expertise - Demonstrated advanced level of knowledge, expertise and skills in contemporary speech pathology adult clinical practice standards in rehabilitation.
• Team Participation / Communication - Demonstrated advanced negotiation, advocacy, consultation, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills, and high-level ability to provide advice to senior managers and other stakeholders on service needs.
• Quality Improvement – Demonstrated ability to lead, implement, evaluate and review quality and service improvement initiatives through continuous quality improvement and/or research projects that optimise outcomes for patients in alignment with organisation and Queensland Health strategic direction.
• Work Unit Management - Demonstrated ability to lead, facilitate, monitor and report on activity within the Speech Pathology Department and provide daily clinical and professional management of a clinical service.
• Leadership - Demonstrated ability to lead a team including effective supervision, training, and service improvements. Demonstrated ability to support less experienced clinicians and students to facilitate independent clinical reasoning and high-level skills in others.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link  

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• HP5 Role Description (PDF)
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF)
  
  WMH Leadership Standards combined (PDF)