COMPLETE Grade 1 Speech Pathologist - VIC St George's Hospital

Job Description:

• Grade 1 - Permanent, full time position

• Friendly and supportive team environment

• Opportunities for learning and development

About the Role

An exciting opportunity currently exists for a Grade 1 Speech Pathologist to join our dynamic and supportive Speech Pathology team on a full time basis. You will provide acute and subacute Speech Pathology assessment and management to inpatients with communication and swallowing difficulties.

Duties include:

• Assessment and management of patients in accordance with up-to-date knowledge of departmental clinical policies and currently accepted Speech Pathology Australia professional standards of practice

• Provision of information counseling regarding communication, cognition and swallowing disorders to patients, carers and other staff as required

• Participation in quality improvement and research activities where appropriate

• Participation in the Speech Pathology Department and Unit team meetings

• Participation in internal and external professional development where appropriate

The classification range for this position is VP3 - VP7  ($67,849 - $82,539 per annum).

Your contribution

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) or Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent

• Eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia

• Experience in Speech Pathology management of patients with disorders of communication and swallowing in a hospital setting

• High level interpersonal skills incorporating excellent communication, organisational and negotiation skills

• Current national criminal history check or willing to obtain

What we offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs

• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)

• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

• Culture of continuous improvement
   

Speech Pathology Department

The St Vincent’s Speech Pathology team is committed to excellence and innovation in clinical practice and research. The department provides professional development, mentoring/supervision programs and opportunities to extend clinical skills via internal and external training.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Review the following documents:

JR133638_Position Descrition - Grade 1 Speech Pathologist - May 2023.pdf

Contact Details:

Kathryn McKinley, Speech Pathology Manager, 9231 3846 or kathryn.mckinley@svha.org.au

Alternate Contact:

Helen Leousis, Senior Speech Pathologist, 0468 666 140

Closing Date:

29 November 2023 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

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