Metro North Health is seeking a motivated and adaptable Speech Pathologist (HP3) to join the Speech Pathology Department at The Prince Charles Hospital. This temporary full-time rotational role provides the opportunity to deliver high quality, contemporary speech pathology services across acute and sub acute settings.

Job details

About the role

This is a rotational Speech Pathology position delivering high-quality clinical services to both inpatients and outpatients at The Prince Charles Hospital. Rotations include Internal Medicine, Acute Stroke Unit, Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Day Therapy Unit (RDTU), and Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM).

Reporting to the Director of Speech Pathology, and working under the supervision of the relevant Speech Pathology Team Leader, you will provide assessment, diagnosis, and management of adults with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders. Clinical practice is delivered in accordance with professional, ethical, and organisational standards, with care tailored to meet patients' physical, cognitive, psychological, and social 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:

• Deliver contemporary Speech Pathology clinical services in both acute and sub-acute hospital settings to patients with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
• Undertake assessment and management of adults, in varied caseloads, considering their physical, social, psychological and cognitive needs using a variety of formal and informal materials, procedures and techniques.
• Develop clinical practice knowledge and expertise through self-directed learning, active participation within the Speech Pathology and multidisciplinary teams and by engaging in professional development activities, including supervision, professional development planning and performance appraisal.

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.

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

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.

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.

• PCH679452 Role Description (PDF)
  
  Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)