Speech Pathologist - Senior, Allied Health Services, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service An exciting opportunity currently exists for you to join the Speech Pathology Department as a Speech Pathologist - Senior. You will deliver high level speech pathology clinical services to adult patients with communication and swallowing difficulties across a range of presentations including neurological, acute stroke, rehabilitation, general medical, respiratory, ENT, oncology, geriatrics, paediatrics, surgical and orthopaedics.
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.
Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.
About your opportunity: In this position you will:
Deliver high level speech pathology clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management within various multidisciplinary teams, within a hospital and outpatient setting, with infrequent need for direct clinical practice supervision. Contribute to strategic planning and the development of Speech Pathology Department and Cairns Hospital clinical practices and procedures using the principles of evidence based practice. Identify, develop and implement quality improvement activities and apply clinical evidence to actively contribute to enhancing speech pathology services within Cairns Hospital and the CHHHS. Provide high level clinical advice within the area of hospital speech pathology intervention to peers, managers and other stakeholders regarding professional standards and issues, equipment and technology, prioritisation and development of clinical services, in relation to patient care at Cairns Hospital. As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
Salary packaging Annual incremental increases Career training and development Wellness programs Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description. We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the 'how to apply' section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
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