Details - Clinical Education Lead - Speech Pathology (CP)Job no: 567928 Work type: Continuing Location: Melbourne (Bundoora) Categories: Teaching Focused, Health Services, Public Health, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Community & Clinical HealthAbout the positionThe School of Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (SAHHSS) is a leading provider of training for a range of allied health professional disciplines in Victoria. An integral part of the practical learning in the disciplines of Speech Pathology, Podiatry, and Orthoptics involves student-led internal clinics delivered largely on the Bundoora campus of La Trobe University in dedicated facilities. The primary function of the School's clinics is to provide a supportive environment for students to progressively develop clinical competencies. Additionally, the School's clinics provide a service to the community (including some outreach to locations such as schools and other community organisations) and are an active base for clinical research.Reporting to the Head/Deputy Head of Clinical Education, the Clinical Education Lead, Speech Pathology manages the day-to-day clinical teaching activities of the School's Speech Pathology Clinic, including the leadership and management of Clinical Educators in Speech Pathology, serving the on-campus placement requirements of the discipline, and collaborating with the School's other Clinical Education Leads to advance clinical education across the School. Clinical Education Leads also perform the important function of supporting and supervising our students to develop their clinical skills while delivering a supervised clinical service to patients/clients.A Level C Clinical Education Lead is expected to engage in supervision of students participating in clinical placement subjects, normally in the context of our student-led clinics operated on campus. They are also expected to lead, manage, and support a team of clinical educators in the discipline, and work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of quality clinical services to support the delivery of clinical education.Clinical Education Leads engage in training and professional development activities to maintain their professional registration and lead the assessment of students' entry-level competencies and clinical skills.Skills and ExperienceTo be considered for this position, you will have:PhD or equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience as appropriate and recognised by the University/Profession for the relevant discipline.Extensive experience in the delivery of effective clinical education and supervision of students.Demonstrated ability to be effective in teaching clinical skills in face-to-face, blended and/or online modes.Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively, collaboratively and productively with staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds.How to applyPosition Enquiries: Matt Oates, Associate Professor and Head, Clinical EducationRecruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition ConsultantOnly candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.Please submit an online expression of interest ONLY and include the following documents:Cover letter andAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible.All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.Advertised: 24 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 30 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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