Provide independent adult speech pathology clinical services to inpatients of the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) to facilitate patient flow and earlier safe patient discharge.This is a new role within the Speech Pathology and Audiology department and represents an exciting opportunity to help build the Allied Health weekend early discharge service provided to targeted priority Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs). The role will work primarily within the Acute Stroke, Neurosurgery and Internal Medicine wards, but may be required to provide support to other wards as clinical need arises.About youOur ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:Exercise independent professional clinical judgement in providing speech pathology clinical services of a complex nature where principles, procedures, techniques, or methods require expansion, adaptation, or modification, without the need for direct regular clinical practice supervision. Clinical services include the assessment, diagnosis, and management of complex communication disorders, tracheostomy, and swallowing disorders to inpatients within the RBWH identified for weekend and Monday discharge. Clinical services will be delivered in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.Identify and develop evidence based clinical practices, procedures, protocols, and resources to enhance the delivery of speech pathology services at a local, HHS and statewide level to support the continuum of care and the provision of a multi-disciplinary health service for patients of the RBWH.Work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary AH PPF Service/Weekend Discharge Service and inpatient teams and provide high level clinical advice and advocacy to facilitate earlier and safe patient discharge. Communicate and network effectively with external service providers.Provide clinical practice supervision and guidance to less experienced health practitioners and clinical assistants, and delegated practice direction to clinical assistants, to ensure the maintenance of professional clinical standards and the provision of safe and quality speech pathology services.Health EquityIt is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.Benefits when working for usFlexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increasesBenefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packagingAdditional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workersRewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areasValue driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balanceBe part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first.Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTEDFurther information
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