- Location
- Frankston, Australia
- Type
- Part-time
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Your role at St John of God Frankston & Berwick Hospital
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PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Grade 2 Speech Pathologist works alongside the multi-disciplinary team to provide senior clinical speech pathology services to clients/patients. Ensures practice is in accordance with Professional Standards for Speech Pathology Australia and SJGHC policies and guidelines.
The Grade 2 Speech Pathologist is expected to work independently and demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge and depth of experience. The Grade 2 Speech Pathologist is expected to initiate and participate in teaching, training, research and quality activities, to supervise students and supervise and mentor junior caregivers.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Mission
Capacity to understand and willingness to support and promote the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
Commitment to organisation’s service ethos through the provision of excellent service.
Caregivers are required to act in accordance with the standards of behaviour outlined in the SJGHC Code of Conduct document.
Clinical Care
Provision of Speech Pathology services at a senior level including assessment of patients with communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders
Development of individual therapy programs (with long- and short-term goals) for the more complex patients.
Documentation of assessment results, treatment procedures and progress in medical record, with communication of these to the referring party and other parties involved in the patient’s management
Participation in relevant client-related meetings, including ward round, family conferences and patient review meetings
Counsel clients and family members regarding communication/swallowing problems
Appropriate referrals and recommendations for further assessment / treatment or community support are made in a timely manner.
Explore any developing areas of assessment and treatment which may improve standards of care
Responsible for completing appropriate administrative duties. This requires liaison with the administration team, reporting of statistical data and completion of progress notes.
Uses an evidence-based, problem-solving approach to clinical care and service development.
As relevant, supervises and supports Allied Health Assistants and students to deliver effective services.
Acts as a clinical consultant for the discipline and within the specialty.
Required to exercise independent professional judgment on routine matters. They may require direct professional supervision from more senior caregivers when performing novel, complex or critical tasks.
Professional Leadership
Demonstrates strong, current clinical knowledge and skills and applies this to contribute to supporting individuals and teams in clinical practice.
Leads and contributes to undergraduate student programs and training.
Leads, supervisors and develops junior staff within the team.
Acts as a role model for staff in promoting professional values and ethics.
Represents the profession either clinically or in relation to service development as require. Initiates and participates in working parties, committees and internal forums at a discipline and divisional level as required.
Contributes to the development of systems and processes, including policies and procedures, and encourages participation of other staff in this process.
Contributes to research via publication or presentation at internal and external forums.
Responsible for the updating and development of Speech Pathology related documents, in conjunction with other caregivers (eg assessments forms, handouts).
Triage and case allocation of Speech Pathology referrals to ensure patients are seen within a timely manner. Productivity expectations are facilitated through regular monitoring of caseloads.
Professional Development
Attends relevant training sessions offered by SJGHC. Satisfactory completion of all annual mandatory and unit-based competencies as required.
Accepts responsibility for maintaining and strengthening own professional knowledge and expertise. Maintenance of own continuing professional development portfolio as required
All other reasonable duties as directed by the Supervisor/Manager.
Teamwork
Participate as a valued team member promoting and contributing to a supportive team environment.
Communication
Communicate effectively with all customers and patients using the appropriate channels, utilising appropriate formal and informal channels of communication.
Quality and Risk
Participate in, contribute to and implement quality improvement and risk management into all aspects of service
Occupational Health and Safety
Adhere to all applicable St John of God Health Care policies and guidelines.
Take reasonable care of themselves and others.
Not to interfere, bypass or misuse any system or equipment provided for health, safety and welfare purposes.
Take all actions to avoid, eliminate or minimize hazards.
Seek information on any work they undertake and be aware of the risks and hazards associated with their work.
Report all incidents / hazards / injuries.
Assist in completion of incidents / hazards / injuries reports.
Participate in the documentation of Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures for activities that could pose an OHS risk.
Raise OHS issues with appropriate caregivers and take part in OHS consultative arrangements.
Use Personal Protective Equipment as required and directed.
Attend all mandatory and recommended OHS training as scheduled by Group Services.
Promote a positive safety culture within their areas by demonstrating a positive commitment to OHS.
Environment
The caregiver, recognising St John of God Health Care commitment to responsible environmental stewardship, will support the organisational Environmental goals in performance of all duties.
At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.
All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.
