At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide comprehensive speech pathology services and support a collaborative healthcare team.
- Company: Join South Metropolitan Health Service, committed to excellent healthcare and community impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy professional development, flexible working arrangements, and supportive leave options.
- Other info: Diverse workplace encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and LGBTI communities.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while growing your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Must have relevant qualifications and experience in speech pathology.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
South Metropolitan Health Service, every employee contributes to delivering safe, high-quality care to our community. Guided by our vision of Excellent health care, every time, we place research, innovation and continuous improvement at the centre of everything we do. We are building a culture of shared learning and leadership that reflects our commitment to being Collectively One, Locally Led.
We are seeking a passionate Senior Speech Pathologist to join our supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team at Peel Health Campus. This is a permanent, full-time position. While full-time hours are preferred, hours are negotiable for the right candidate.
In this senior clinical position, you will provide comprehensive speech pathology services to patients, including the assessment, diagnosis and management of communication and swallowing disorders. You will also advise and train staff in relation to complex disorders and policy. Additionally, you will plan, implement and evaluate patient safety and quality of care. In this role, you will supervise Speech Pathology staff and support staff in the unit/clinical area, coordinate duties and manage performance. Furthermore, you will practice as a Senior Speech Pathologist and ensure practice is in accordance to the Speech Pathology Australia Code of Ethics, the Speech Pathology Australia Scope of Practice and SMHS policies and guidelines.
Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us.
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.
Senior Speech Pathologist employer: South Metropolitan Health Service
At South Metropolitan Health Service, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. As a Senior Occupational Therapist at Fremantle Hospital, you will benefit from tailored professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. Join us in our commitment to delivering high-quality care while enjoying a collaborative environment that values diversity and innovation.
Contact Details:
South Metropolitan Health Service Recruitment Team
