Speech Pathologist

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Fixed Term - commencing Dec 2024 – Dec 2025
• Full Time - 76 hrs per f/n
• Grade 1 Cover - Acute and Rehabilitation Speech Pathologist
• Alfred Health Location

The Department:
The Alfred Health Speech Pathology Department is a co-ordinated service across all of Alfred Health which includes The Alfred Hospital; Caulfield Hospital; and Sandringham Hospital.

The Role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic Speech Pathologist to join the Alfred Health Speech Pathology team.  This role will cover both acute and subacute services depending on demand. The role involves assessment and management of patients presenting with dysphagia and  communicative and cognitive deficits. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Providing a high level of Speech Pathology service to an allocated caseload within the acute setting.
• Demonstrating and developing a sound level of clinical knowledge in the areas of swallowing, communication, voice and cognition. 
• Ensuring that Speech Pathology goals in the provision of treatment are customer-driven.
• Providing appropriate support to other Speech Pathology services or units when there are high levels of demand or where staff are away to ensure the overall speech pathology service is optimised.
• Liaising with senior speech pathology, medical staff and team members regarding appropriate clinical management of patients.
• Actively participating in team meetings to ensure overall patient goals are comprehensive and holistic. 

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• A recognised degree in Speech Pathology.
• Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Experience in an acute setting is preferred.

Benefits:

• 5 weeks of annual leave + 13 additional days off (ADO's) per year
• Salary Packaging and novated leasing are available via Maxxia to maximise take-home salary
• Access to health and well-being incentives such as the Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance
• Onsite staff gym - a payroll deductible expense
• Onsite childcare services are available (subject to availability)

Please address the key selection criteria listed in the position description.
All enquiries should be addressed to Speech Pathology Manager, Kate Lawlor, 0437353788 or k.lawlor@alfred.org.au

Applications close at 11 pm Sunday, 17 November 2024
 

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au