Temporary part time opportunity to provide high quality and contemporary family-centred paediatric Speech Pathology services in the areas of complex communication difficulties, feeding and swallowing disorders, with a focus on out-patient and inpatient care for children aged (0 – 16 years).

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About the role

Temporary part time opportunity to provide high quality and contemporary family-centred paediatric Speech Pathology services in the areas of complex communication difficulties, feeding and swallowing disorders, with a focus on out-patient and inpatient care for children aged (0 – 16 years). 

The candidate is required to demonstrate professional and clinical leadership in the promotion and provision of integrated, holistic services in accordance with professional standards, best practice and evidence.

There is a requirement to function to a high level within the multidisciplinary team and support the continuum of care through liaison with external paediatric specialist providers to achieve optimal service delivery

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:

• Deliver high level speech pathology clinical services for Children's services which includes inpatients, outpatients and Children's ED at TPCH, and outreach to Norfolk Island clients in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards, with minimal direct clinical supervision.
• Provide high level clinical advice within specific expertise to the Director of Speech Pathology, relevant service managers and other stakeholders regarding professional standards and clinical service development.
• Lead the professional development of clinical speech pathology staff and students, through the monitoring of professional standards, provision of training and clinical practice supervision.

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

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.

• PCH687864 Role Description (PDF)
  
  Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)