AddressWe are seeking a part-time (0.8 FTE) Grade 1 Speech Pathologist to backfill a 9 month parental leave term from the end of August 2024 and a casual Speech Pathologist.
The successful applicants will have the opportunity to take up an exciting hospital based acute and rehabilitation role, working across multiple wards in a newly established state of the art facility. The caseload is interesting and varied and covers inpatient and outpatient services at Calvary Adelaide Hospital. We are a small team of Speech Pathologists providing Communication and Swallowing assessment and interventions as part of a multi-disciplinary team, assisting patients to achieve their best health outcomes. The speech pathology team covers a roster that includes weekdays and Saturdays (6 day per week service).
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a diverse caseload within both inpatient and outpatient settings
- Participate in the multi-disciplinary management of patients through their healthcare journey
- Assist with the facilitation of clinical education of students
- Provide supervision and guidance to allied health assistants when required.
- Contribute to the development and evaluation of high quality services, including participating in clinical and non-clinical quality activities as required.
- Maintain records of services provided
- Participate in professional development, with opportunities provided to share new learning with colleagues and students.
What you bring:
- Minimum of 12 months of experience in Speech Pathology assessment and interventions (desirable)
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and patient focused
- Flexibility to work within the small Speech Pathology team and the larger Allied Health teams in Acute Care and Rehabilitation (inpatient and outpatient)
- Candidates must have a Bachelor Degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent qualification and be eligible for membership to Speech Pathology Australia
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant diseases, medical and neurological conditions and hospital presentations
- High quality communication and organisation skills
- Experience and interest in Quality Improvement and Service Development activities
- A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation
For further information please contact Robert Low (Allied Health Manager) on 0407 503 *** or Philippa Livingston (Senior Speech Pathologist) on 8227 6207. To apply please submit a cover letter and resume.
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Paid parental leave
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
- Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella
