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As a member of the West Moreton palliative care multidisciplinary team you will provide high level professional clinical advice and education to clients and their families, other members of the multidisciplinary team, service providers and other stakeholders involved in the client’s care ensuring integrated palliative care services across the care continuum
Permanent part-time (15.2 hours per fortnight)
About the role
This role is responsible for providing high level knowledge, skills, experience and leadership in speech pathology management of patients with a life limiting illness across the care continuum. This role will be based across outpatient, community, and inpatient settings within West Moreton Health, and provide services as a member of the West Moreton Health palliative care multidisciplinary team.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- High level of clinical services and leadership in speech pathology practice in a variety of settings across the adult care continuum with demonstrated ability to provide high level clinical advice and expertise in accordance with organisational goals.
- High level communication skills with clients, service providers, co-workers, and managers at all levels that enable the development of improved service delivery outcomes and effective relationships.
- Proactive approach to own continuous learning / networking and shares information with the team to promote a learning environment.
- Ability to initiate, plan, implement, and evaluate local service improvement and/or research initiatives.
- Ability to provide clinical supervision to speech pathology staff, clinical assistants and students.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 (PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus )
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
