Overview
Join to apply for the Senior Speech Pathologist role at East Metropolitan Health Service. This is a recruitment pool for permanent full time / part time / fixed term full time / part time / casual appointment(s), with possibility for extension(s) and/or permanency for the fixed term contract.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce and to diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. Eligibility to Apply, other conditions and the WWC requirements apply as described below.
Position Profile
The Senior Speech Pathologist, as part of a multidisciplinary team, provides Speech Pathology services in a clinical specialty area to patients requiring assessment, diagnosis and management of communication and swallowing disorders. Advises and trains staff in relation to complex disorders and policy and procedures in a clinical specialty; plans, implements and evaluates patient safety and quality of care. Supervises Speech Pathology staff and support staff in the department, coordinates duties and manages performance. Practices as a Senior Speech Pathologist in accordance with the Speech Pathology Australia Code of Ethics, the Scope of Practice and EMHS policies and guidelines.
Area Profile
Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth's inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. It hosts the State Major Adult Trauma Service and offers tertiary-level services across emergency medicine, mental health, surgery and specialist medical care. It is a premier teaching hospital contributing to medical research and patient care.
Employee Benefits
* 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
* Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Flexible leave arrangements.
* Other professional and location-based allowances.
* For information on superannuation click here.
Selection Criteria
Please see the attached Job Description Form.
Further Job Related Information
Contact Gemma Pattison, Head Of Department Speech Pathology on 08 6477 5212.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions
Applicants are requested to apply online. It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager. Applicants are advised to write a cover letter and address selection criteria 2, 3, 5 and 6 in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae. Attach these documents before applying online. Allow sufficient time to complete the online process as you will answer questions and attach documentation. Lodgement is system generated; submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered.
Other
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information, refer to the WWC website at https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au.
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