About the role
The Speech Pathologist - Advanced (Adult) is responsible for providing advanced level clinical speech pathology services and leadership. This position is recognised as a key resource for advice and consultation. This position will be based at Redcliffe Hospital.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
Provide advanced level knowledge, skills and contemporary clinical practice in speech pathology management of adult patients in the area of adult acute and procedural outpatient services to provide optimal patient outcomes, in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
Utilise evidence-based practice to apply knowledge and skills that facilitate novel, complex, critical discipline specific or multidisciplinary clinical decisions, with minimal clinical practice supervision.
Demonstrated advanced skills, knowledge and experience in leading and delivering diagnostic instrumental swallow assessment services, including Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) and Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study services.
Provide advanced clinical leadership and expertise in the ICU environment, delivering advanced level care to complex ICU patients, including ventilated and non-ventilated tracheostomised patients.
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
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts 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
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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