Speech Pathologist Grade 2 Adults

Goulburn Valley Health

  • Shepparton, VIC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Reference Number: 1642Job Title: Speech Pathologist Grade 2 Adults
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time (negotiable)Location: Graham StreetFor a confidential conversation please contact: Sam Heriz samantha.heriz@gvhealth.org.au or Dallas Gillespie dallas.gillespie@gvhealth.org.auAbout GV Health:At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.Click to find out more information about GV Health and our services.Click to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health.Our RegionGreat things happen here! Follow the link to find out what its like to live, work and play in our wonderful region:About the roleThis role would suit an experienced speech pathologist with strong clinical skills within a hospital setting. We are a well-staffed, experienced and forward-thinking team and require candidates, with collaborative and supportive communication skills.As a Grade 2 speech pathologist you will be responsible for providing high quality patient care in our admitted services (acute/sub-acute). We are a large regional hospital with a broad range of patients and therefore the caseload is varied and changeable. You will have skills in prioritising and managing your workload, clear decision-making and the ability to draw on and support your team. This includes independently assessing, planning, recommending and implementing a wide range of speech pathology services to inpatients recovering from trauma, surgery, acute illness, neurological deficits and more.Our Grade 2 speech pathologists are expected to hold advanced clinical reasoning, have experience with quality improvement projects, have relevant clinical experience and be able to support more junior staff through clinical supervision.All team members receive clinical supervision in line with industry standards. We are well supported by our Allied Health Education Research Unit and encourage research and leadership development through our internal programs.This position, amongst others, is responsible for promoting GV Health as a quality regional health service provider.to learn more about a career and lifestyle as an Allied Health professional at GV Health.We are looking for
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for Certified Practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia
  • Experience in the management of adults with disorders of communication and swallowing within a hospital setting
  • Videofluoroscopy competency highly regarded
  • Paediatric dysphagia competency highly regarded
Position Description:Why work at GV Health?
  • Free
to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community * Generous
, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships * Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
  • A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
  • Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
  • Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, further immunisations. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.

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