Speech Pathologist - Grade 2
We are seeking a passionate and driven Grade 2 Speech Pathologist to join our dynamic Speech Pathology Department on an ongoing basis.
Based at Sunshine Hospital, this role offers an exciting opportunity to upskill in complex clinical care in the acute setting with a focus on Stroke and Neurology and to deliver ASSIST Dysphagia Screening Tool education with nursing and medical staff. You will work in a collaborative multi-disciplinary environment, provide staff supervision and clinical education and have opportunity to participate in quality improvement initiatives.
This position is:
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Full time
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Ongoing
To be successful in this role, you will:
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Have highly developed clinical skills to assess and manage dysphagia and communication impairment within the acute setting
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Work effectively as part of the speech pathology and multidisciplinary teams
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Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Provide clinical supervision to staff and/or students
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Contribute to quality improvement and professional development
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Ensure safe and high-quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and policies
Please note that interviews for this position may take place prior to the advertised closing date.
Contact Person: Laura Bezzina
Title: Grade 4 Speech Pathologist – Operations Lead
Phone: 0403 082 239
Applications close at 11:59pm on 9 February 2025.
About Us
Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
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Professional development support
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Career advancement opportunities
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Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
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Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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