AddressWe are seeking an enthusiastic Grade 2Speech Pathologist to join our dynamic Speech Pathology Department on a temporary basis.
Based at Sunshine Hospital, this role offers an exciting and rewarding opportunity to upskill in complex clinical care in the acute setting with a focus on Stroke and Neurology, work in a collaborative multi-disciplinary environment and provide staff supervision and clinical education.
This position is:
- Full time
- Temporary until Dec 2024
To be Successful in this Role you:
- Will have highly developed clinical skills to assess and manage dysphagia and communication impairment within the acute setting
- Will work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Will provide clinical supervision to staff and/or students
- Will contribute to quality improvement and professional development
- Will ensure safe and high quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and policies.
About Us
Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
