Senior Speech Pathologist - AHP3

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - Aged Care and Palliative Care (DivRAP)

• Spearheading innovative person centred dysphagia management and communication strategies that truly make a difference in the lives of elderly individuals, particularly those navigating the complexities of dementia.
• Collaborating dynamically with a diverse team to ensure exceptional outcomes for patients and their families, extending your influence into the community.
• Taking the reins in revising and implementing ground breaking care models, fuelled by the latest advancements in dementia research.
• Providing invaluable support and guidance to families and healthcare professionals, creating a more understanding and effective care environment.
• Bringing your strong geriatric and multi-disciplinary background to ensure comprehensive and compassionate care for every individual

• Demonstrated experience and clinical expertise in the provision of Speech Pathology services (assessment and treatment) to clients with a range of disorders and disabilities, in particular clients with complex needs and the older person including those with cognitive impairment or a diagnosis of dementia
• Demonstrated experience in clinical management and leadership within a discrete unit, including program evaluation and service development
• High levels of responsibility and organisational skills including the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines, delegate appropriately. This includes the ability to supervise students, allied health assistants and junior staff.
• Demonstrated high level communication skills including the ability to communicate with patient, professional staff of different disciplines, administrative staff and staff of other agencies, both orally and in writing
• A degree or equivalent qualification which qualifies you for full membership with Speech Pathology Australia

• Develop and grow professionally: You will be offered opportunities for ongoing education tailored to individual disciplines and tailored to your needs as an individual - leading to more relevant and effective outcomes
• Join a supportive team: Increase your job satisfaction by working in a friendly, collaborative team with access to approachable, flexible, and supportive colleagues and managers who respect and value your contribution, expertise and knowledge
• Team Culture: Be part of a supportive team culture which will actively seek your ideas and feedback on systems and practices, contributing to the new models of care and provision of services.
• Our Mission: To build a thriving community by consistently delivering reliable and respectful health care for, and with, all members of our community.

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click

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