Speech Pathologist

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Grade Speech Pathologist- Casual Annual leave cover

The role
As a Grade 2 Speech Pathologist you would be responsible for the provision of acute assessment and management of adult inpatients with communication and swallowing disorders.

About the hospital
MelbournePrivateHospitalhave provided a range of acute medical and surgical healthcare services to our community for over 20 years. We are a 122-bed private hospital co-located with theRoyalMelbourneHospitalin the heart ofParkville 1.7km from Melbourne CBD. Our hospital offers highly specialised services including neurosurgery neurology advanced coronary carecardiothoracic orthopaedic and general services are supported by a 10-bed intensive care unit 4-bed acute coronary care unit and 6-bed neurosurgical high dependency unit.

About the role
Are you an enthusiastic Speech Pathologist looking to join a dynamic Allied Health team on a casual contract The successful applicant will have the opportunity to experience a varied clinical caseload across the acute setting.

The Speech Pathology team is committed to clinical excellence and patient centred care. The department provides a service to adults with communication and swallowing disorders across a board range of specialties including but not limited to general medical surgical respiratory neurological cardiac and critical care.

As a Grade 2 Speech Pathologist you would be responsible for the provision of acute assessment and management of adult inpatients with communication and swallowing disorders.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assessment and management of swallowing and communication disorders in accordance with evidence-based practice
• Provision of counselling and education regarding communication and swallowing disorders to patients and families
• Work collaboratively with patients carers and members of the multi-disciplinary team to achieve shared goals
• Demonstrate professional ethical and respectful behaviour and teamwork always in accordance with our core values and the Healthscope code of conduct.

Essential criteria

• A degree in Speech Pathology
• Previous acute hospital experience Minimum of 2 years
• Membership to Speech Pathology Australia
• Confidence working autonomously with minimal supervision
• Video fluoroscopy and tracheostomy management experience is advantageous
• Exceptional time management and communication skills
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Why Healthscope

When you join Healthscope you become part of ourCommunity of Care.

Our people are at the heart of our organisation no matter the role every dayour people make a differenceto the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive memorable experiences alongside our quality care in every moment of every day.

As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for. Healthscope opens the door to endless opportunities for our people giving them the flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.

We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development and education and support our people to grow and flourish securely.

We pride ourselves on working withtalented passionate and caringpeople to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

While our hospital network is vast Healthscope is a family. We support each other we share learnings celebrate successes and face challengestogether.

Come and be the difference in our patients lives.

More Information:Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.

Applications Close:28/08/25

For Further Enquiries:Please contact the Healthscope Talent Acquisition team at

To Apply:Please click on the Apply button to be taken to our online application form. Pleaseinclude a cover letterandyour CValong with the contact details of2 professional referees.