AddressFixed term temporary part time opportunity to Deliver high level Speech Pathology clinical services and provide professional leadership within Redcliffe Hospital
About the role
Fixed term temporary part time opportunity deliver high level Speech Pathology clinical services to predominantly paediatric patients, and provide professional leadership within Redcliffe Hospital. This position is predominantly a paediatric position, providing both inpatient and outpatient Speech Pathology services in the clinical areas of complex feeding and swallowing disorders and complex communication, developmental and behavioural difficulties. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the advancement of quality speech pathology services and optimal client care through service improvement activities.
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 high level Speech Pathology clinical services across a paediatric caseload as a priority, in both inpatient and outpatient settings in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards. Opportunities exist to assist in the adult caseload if the successful applicant has the appropriate skill set.
- Work cooperatively and effectively within the team and with clients, their families, community groups, other health professionals, supervisors and students.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvements within clinical service area, and initiate, plan and evaluate relevant service improvement activities.
- Exercise independent judgement and problem solving skills, in matters beyond routine practice using valid and reliable evidence with infrequent clinical practice supervision.
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.
Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
- Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
- 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
- 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
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 ( https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers )
Job ad reference number:RD569390 Close date: Monday, 17th June 2024
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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