AddressTemporary Full time opportunity to deliver routine to increasingly more complex level adult speech pathology clinical services within the Department of Speech Pathology and as a member of a multidisciplinary team to patients and other stakeholders of the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. This involves the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with tracheostomy, swallowing and communication disorders.
About the role
Temporary Full time opportunity to deliver routine to increasingly more complex level adult speech pathology clinical services within the Department of Speech Pathology and as a member of a multidisciplinary team to patients and other stakeholders of the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. This involves the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with tracheostomy, swallowing and communication disorders.
About you
This successful applicant will carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Exercise competent professional clinical judgement in providing speech pathology clinical services. Clinical services include the assessment, diagnosis, and management of routine to increasingly complex communication disorders, tracheostomy, and swallowing disorders in the acute and subacute setting with more complex management performed under supervision. As clinical experience builds, clinical decisions and problem solving should be made by exercising increasingly independent clinical judgement.
- Clinical services will be delivered in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
- Participate in clinical research activities with demonstrated outcomes to advance speech pathology practice as required.
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 us
- 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
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
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: RBH568974
Close date: 14/06/24
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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