Grade 1 Speech Pathologist

Reference Number: 922Job Title: Grade 1 Speech Pathologist
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Part-TimeHours per Fortnight: 80
Location: Graham StreetClosing Date: 7/6/24About GV Health:At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.Click to find out more information about GV Health and our services.Click to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health.Our RegionGreat things happen here! Follow the link to find out what its like to live, work and play in our wonderful region:About the roleThis role would suit a Speech Pathologist with great team working skills, looking for a role with good support and opportunities for development!We are a dedicated, supportive and aspirational team, looking for staff who can contribute to our strong team culture, high patient focus and drive for high standards of Speech Pathology care.As a Grade 1 Speech Pathologist you will be supported to become responsible for providing high quality patient care across, acute and sub-acute inpatient clinical settings. As a member of the speech pathology team, the Grade 1 Speech Pathologist will be required to assess, plan, recommend and implement a wide range of Speech Pathologist support to inpatients recovering from, for example, trauma, surgery, acute illness or neurological deficits.We have a focus on developing staff to achieve their interests and career goals through quality improvement projects and emerging specialisations. Regular clinical supervision is provided to all team members, alongside daily support from a mentor, fulltime manager and senior clinicians. This position has the added benefit of support through the onsite Allied Health Education team who provide structured early career support programs. Our Allied Health Professionals are a key part of our health care teams, working together to achieve the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes for our clients. This position, amongst others, is responsible for promoting GV Health as a quality regional health service provider.GV Health supports Allied Health staff to participate in structured clinical supervision and professional development programs.to learn more about a career and lifestyle as an Allied Health professional at GV Health.We are looking for

• Strengths in team working with a collaborative approach across the MDT and with patients and families
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia
• Experience in the management of adults with disorders of communication and swallowing within a hospital setting
• New graduates are welcome to apply

Position Description:Why work at GV Health?

• Free

to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community * Generous
, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships * Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance

• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for all roles and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). Further pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, further immunisations. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.