Speech Pathologist Grade 2

Your role at St John of God Bunbury

St John of God Bunbury Hospital is only two hours drive from the Perth CBD located in the beautiful South West of Western Australia. With 145 beds the hospital is considered one of the finest private hospitals in regional WA surrounded by beautiful lakeside gardens. The facility offers services in cardiac care interventional cardiology cancer treatment renal dialysis elective surgery general medicine and palliative care.

We are large enough to provide a broad range of specialties yet small enough to foster strong connections and meaningful team relationships. This enables our caregivers to deliver compassionate patientcentred care every day.

We are seeking experienced casual Senior Speech Pathologists to join our multidisciplinary this role you will provide seniorlevel clinical speech pathology services to clients and patients ensuring all practice aligns with Speech Pathology Australias Professional Standards and SJGHC policies and guidelines. We are particularly looking for clinicians with Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS) experience and advanced skills in complex swallowing and communication assessment. Senior clinicians are expected to work independently demonstrating advanced knowledge sound clinical judgement and depth of experience. You will also contribute to teaching training research and quality improvement activities while providing supervision and mentorship to students and junior caregivers.

The Position

• Provision of Speech Pathology services at a senior level including assessment of patients with communication cognitive and swallowing disorders

• Development of individual therapy programs (with long and short term goals) for the more complex patients.

• Documentation of assessment results treatment procedures and progress in medical record with communication of these to the referring party and other parties involved in the patients management

• Participation in relevant client-related meetings including ward round family conferences and patient review meetings

• Counsel clients and family members regarding communication/swallowing problems

• Appropriate referrals and recommendations for further assessment /treatment or community support are made in a timely manner.

• Explore any developing areas of assessment and treatment which may improve standards of care

• Responsible for completing appropriate administrative duties. This requires liaison with the administration team reporting of statistical data and completion of progress notes.

• Uses an evidence-based problem solving approach to clinical care and service development.

• As relevant supervises and supports Allied Health Assistants and students to deliver effective services.

• Acts as a clinical consultant for the discipline and within the specialty.

• Required to exercise independent professional judgment on routine matters. They may require direct professional supervision from more senior caregivers when performing novel complex or critical tasks.

• Demonstrates strong current clinical knowledge and skills and applies this to contribute to supporting individuals and teams in clinical practice.

• Leads and contributes to undergraduate student programs and training.

• Leads supervisors and develops junior staff within the team.

• Acts as a role model for staff in promoting professional values and ethics.

• Represents the profession either clinically or in relation to service development as require. Initiates and participates in working parties committees and internal forums at a discipline and divisional level as required.

• Contributes to the development of systems and processes including policies and procedures and encourages participation of other staff in this process.

• Contributes to research via publication or presentation at internal and external forums.

• Responsible for the updating and development of Speech Pathology related documents in conjunction with other caregivers (eg assessments forms handouts).

• Triage and case allocation of Speech Pathology referrals to ensure patients are seen within a timely manner. Productivity expectations are facilitated through regular monitoring of caseloads.

We are seeking Senior Speech Pathologists with a tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and current full membership with Speech Pathology Australia. Applicants must demonstrate senior-level clinical experience and leadership within a specialised area of practice in a healthcare setting along with the ability to act as a consultant and educator at an advanced clinical level. Experience with Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS) is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will have proven capability in providing professional supervision and mentoring to junior staff promoting ongoing competence and professional growth. You will also demonstrate the ability to develop evidencebased and innovative clinical practices and the skills to initiate and conduct quality improvement activities that enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.

We can offer you

• Salary: $79.75 to $85.04 per hour (including casual loading) plus 12% superannuation

• Casual positions available

• As a casual employee you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period.

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options additional purchased leave and well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For enquiries contact Katherine Feddema Manager - Allied Health on (08)

Advert may close before closing date if a suitable candidate is identified

Please note: If suitable candidates are identified shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.

At St John of God Health Care we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure welcoming and accessible and unified through our diverse community.