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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.
About the Role:
Join our team as a Grade 2 Speech Pathologist on a full time, fixed term (March 2025), to work in Community Rehabilitation based at Cranbourne.
The Speech Pathology team within Community Rehabilitation at Monash Health is expanding. Now is a great time to join us and be a part of our relentless pursuit of excellence. We are an inclusive, experienced team of Speech Pathologists offering client-centred, goal driven rehabilitation services maximising independence and well-being following acute illness or injury. We work closely and collaboratively with an experienced multidisciplinary team to achieve our patient’s rehabilitation goals providing quality home and centre-based therapy. We aim to deliver a very high standard of care, making a positive impact to every client we treat.
We are seeking a talented Grade 2 Speech Pathologist or an aspiring Grade 1 Speech Pathologist with proven experience to join our Community Rehabilitation team in a full time, fixed term role.
About Us:
Based predominantly in our Cranbourne home-based team, we promise you that no two days will be the same. This role will see you treat a wide range of patients with varying clinical presentations across neurological, cardiac, pulmonary and oncology streams. This is a great opportunity to diversify your skillset with access to clinical support to develop and grow. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced setting, who enjoys diversity and variety and someone who loves seeing the direct positive impact Community Rehabilitation has on our client's lives.
Our team are inviting, supportive and accommodative. We understand the importance of work/life balance for our staff and with this opportunity, you will be rewarded with that. This role awards the opportunity to work full time or part time in the hours that suit you in the week. You have the opportunity to choose.
About You:
To ensure your success in this role you will:
- Champion the Speech Pathology profile and importance of advocating for clients who present with communication and swallowing disorders of varying aetiology
- Establish strong relationships within the multidisciplinary Nursing & Allied Health team to optimise nutrition care for our patients
- Empower the team to drive research and impacts quality improvement projects
- Collaborate with the leadership team to foster a positive team culture that thrives on growth, learning and accountability
You will need:
- Relevant Speech Pathology Qualification,
- Eligible for certified practising membership for Speech Pathology Australia
- Current drivers licence
- Experience in Community Rehabilitation/Hospital based Rehabilitation (desirable)
- Experience in Neurological Rehabilitation (desirable)
- Completed or working towards completion of VFSS competency (desirable)
- Experience in Public Health (desirable)
- Experience in pre-planning reports for NDIS participants (desirable)
In Return
Monash Health provides:
- A supportive and cohesive team within a larger interdisciplinary setting
- Genuine career progression pathways
- Continual opportunities to use your drive for innovation to develop services to meet the changing landscape within the broader healthcare system
- Regular clinical support and mentoring from our Senior Speech Pathologist and Team Leaders, or attendance at regular Speech Pathology PD sessions.
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please contact Sandy Barry, Senior Speech Pathologist, on 0400 366 *** or Andrea Bortoli, Team Leader, on 0410 531 ***
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 25 June 2024
