Speech Pathologist Trainee

The Health Practitioner Trainee performs a range of clinical support activities and on the job skills development while engaged in formal tertiary studies necessary to acquire the relevant entry level qualification

About the role

The Health Practitioner Trainee performs a range of clinical support activities and on the job skills development while engaged in formal tertiary studies necessary to acquire the relevant entry level qualification (mandatory) for employment as a Health Practitioner in Queensland.

A Health Practitioner Trainee will deliver allocated clinical activities for which they have been trained and assessed as competent. Clinical activities will be allocated under the direction and supervision of a Health Practitioner.  Duties may also include a range of non-clinical activities.

About you

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following values within the context of the “Key Accountabilities”. The ideal applicant will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Respect – demonstrates interpersonal savvy, manages conflict appropriately, communicates effectively and balances the needs of all stakeholders with utmost respect to all people at all times
• Teamwork – collaborates effectively, values differences and participates effectively within a team to bring about best use of resources to deliver healthcare services
• Compassion – is patient focussed, demonstrates self-awareness and the effects of behaviour on others, deals with or manages ambiguity and complexity and demonstrates resilience in the support and delivery of patient services
• High Performance – cultivates innovation, is action oriented, drives results and supports Metro North Health's vision and purpose to exceed expectations of our patients and stakeholders
• Integrity – demonstrates sound decision quality, ensures accountability, demonstrates courage in the face of adversity and works effectively to ensure work output and decisions are ethical and invariably of a high standard

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: RD551662 Close date: Tuesday 26/03/2024

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED