Provide advanced speech pathology leadership within the Tracheostomy Management Service, delivering expert care for patients with complex swallowing, communication and tracheostomy needs while driving innovation, research, education and service improvement across a major tertiary hospital.

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About the role

As the Advanced Speech Pathologist – Tracheostomy Management Service, you will deliver advanced clinical speech pathology services to adult patients with tracheostomies in a major tertiary hospital environment. Working as part of an expert multidisciplinary Tracheostomy Management Service (TMS) and the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Speech Pathology Department, you will provide specialist clinical leadership and high-level decision making to support patients with complex swallowing, communication, and tracheostomy management needs.

You will play a key role in driving evidence-based practice, service improvement, education, and research initiatives while providing strategic direction to support consistent, coordinated tracheostomy care. Through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to improved patient outcomes, enhanced patient experiences, and sustainable service delivery across the hospital.

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:

• Provide advanced speech pathology assessment, intervention, and consultancy services for adult patients with tracheostomies across the hospital.
• Lead the development and maintenance of tracheostomy competency, education, and training programs for speech pathologists and multidisciplinary staff.
• Provide specialist clinical leadership and expert advice to support evidence-based tracheostomy management and service delivery.
• Drive quality improvement, research, and change management initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and service performance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to develop clinical resources, pathways, policies, and best practice standards.

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

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.

• RBH692058 Role Description (PDF)
  
  Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)