Role Description for Speech Pathologist

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1 Role Description for Speech Pathologist Business unit: Community Based Rehabilitation Team Sub and Post Acute Stream Division: Clinical Services Position ID: Location: Ipswich Health Plaza, Ipswich Classification: HP3 Contact: Angela Dicks Salary: $ $ per fortnight Telephone: Employment status: Vacancy reference: Temporary Full Time position up to June 2014 to commence as soon as possible H14WM019 Closing date: Friday, 17 January, 2014 Applications will remain current for 12 months. About this role The Speech Pathologist will provide quality, accountable, consumer-focused rehabilitation Speech Pathology practice to clients as part of the Rehabilitation Service Line within Sub & Post Acute Care Stream. This is underpinned by a patient centred, goal orientated multidisciplinary focus. The role is based within the Community Based Rehabilitation Team which provides a centre based and outreach service to eligible patients within the West Moreton Hospital and Health Service. This is part of an integrated rehabilitation service along with inpatient rehabilitation at Ipswich and Boonah Hospitals. The key accountabilities of the role are: Comprehensive routine Speech Pathology assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment skills including management of dysphagia and communication within a Rehabilitation framework. Ability to apply increasingly independent clinical judgement to more complex presentations, adapting routine clinical practice based on valid and reliable evidence under the clinical practice supervision or professional guidance of a more senior clinician. Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of patient centred, goal orientated care. Experience in high level communication and liaison in the delivery of advice and education with clients and families, other health professionals and other service providers to ensure effective outcomes for the client. Effective participation and engagement within a multidisciplinary team context including service planning, promotion and evaluation and clinical quality improvement. Ability to self motivate and demonstrated proactive commitment to ongoing professional development to develop clinical practice knowledge and expertise. Comply with the requirements of workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination practices and behaviours in the work environment. Actively contribute to developing and maintaining a culture which values health and safety and where staff are vigilant to risks of harm to their co-workers, clients or visitors. Actively participate in the Health Service Performance Planning and Appraisal and Individual Development Planning processes.

2 Staffing and budget responsibilities The position reports operationally to the Team Leader, Community Based Rehabilitation Team and professionally to the Director of Speech Pathology, Ipswich Hospital. Attributes required for effective performance in this role The information in this section is used to assess candidate suitability to perform effectively in the role. Mandatory Qualifications / Professional Registration: Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties. For Speech Pathologists: The possession of a tertiary degree in Speech Pathology providing eligibility for practising membership to Speech Pathology Australia. This position requires the incumbent to operate a C class vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided before commencement of duty. The position may be required to rotate through various sites within the West Moreton Hospital and Health Service. Key capabilities required for this role: Clinical knowledge: Demonstrate effective Speech Pathology rehabilitation clinical knowledge in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards and organisational protocols to develop client centred, goal orientated plans for clients. Customer Focus: Demonstrate an understanding of a patient centred, goal orientated approach to excellent care. Communication and Team Focus: Demonstrate excellent communication skills and active team participation with clients, families, other health care workers and service providers at all levels. Quality Focus: Demonstrate experience and commitment to identification, development and implementation of quality and service improvement activities to continually improve patient care outcomes, including awareness of clinical guidelines. How to apply for this role To apply for this role please provide the following documents: Your current resume including the name and contact details of at least two referees; and A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities and meet the key capabilities. The Health Service prefers candidates to apply for roles online through or If you apply online you can track your application during the selection process, maintain your personal details and contact details and withdraw your application if necessary. If you are unable to apply online, please contact our Recruitment Services and Establishment Team on (07) or and we will assist you. We are not able to accept hand delivered applications. Employment related information Pre-employment screening Pre-employment screening including criminal history and discipline history checks may be undertaken on candidates recommended for employment. Roles providing health, counselling and support services mainly to children will require a Blue Card unless an exemption applies. The recommended candidate is required to disclose if they have been subject to serious disciplinary action during any public sector employment. Candidates are also required to declare any factors which could prevent them from effectively fulfilling the requirements of the role. All health professionals are responsible for maintaining their level of capability in the provision of health care and must comply with their reporting obligations in this regard. Please refer to the document Information for Applicants for further information about pre-employment screening and other requirements. To find out more about West Moreton Hospital and Health Service visit Page 2 of 5

3 Health professional roles involving delivery of health services to children and youth All health professionals (including nurses and medical officers) who, in the course of their duties, formulate a reasonable suspicion that a child or youth has been abused or neglected in their home/community environment, have a legislative and a duty of care obligation to immediately report such concerns to Child Safety Services, Department of Communities. Salary Packaging For information about the Public Hospital Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) Exemption Cap please refer to the Salary Packaging Information Booklet for Department of Health employees available from our salary packaging provider RemServ at Questions about salary packaging can be directed to the RemServ Customer Care Centre on Disclosure of Previous Employment as a Lobbyist Candidates appointed to the Health Service are required to give a statement of any previous employment as a lobbyist within one (1) month of taking up the appointment. Details are available at Probation Employees who are permanently appointed to the Health Service may be required to undertake a period of probation. For further information about probation requirements, please refer to Probation HR Policy B2 Please refer to the document Information for Applicants for further employment related information. About Queensland Health The behaviour of our staff is guided by Queensland Health s commitment to high levels of ethics and integrity and the following five core values: Caring for people Leadership Partnership Innovation Accountability, efficiency and effectiveness. About West Moreton Hospital and Health Service West Moreton Hospital and Health Service has a long and proud history of caring for the communities of Ipswich, Boonah, Esk, Laidley and more recently Gatton. The hospital and health service is one of the largest employers in the region, employing more than 2500 staff. West Moreton Hospital and Health Service delivers health services in a mix of metropolitan and small rural community settings and services a population of about 245,000 people. The Health Service catchment is the third fastest growth area in Australia and the population is forecast to increase to an about 475,000 people by 2026 (an increase of 90 per cent). The projected increase in population is the largest of any Hospital and Health Service in Queensland. The Health Service has excellent prospects for growth which makes it an ideal employer for those seeking to develop their career. The Hospital and Health Service delivers health services across the continuum of care: preventative and primary health care services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health and mental health and specialised services (including Offender Health and Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs). WMHHS also has a major teaching role, providing both undergraduate and postgraduate clinical experience for members of the multi disciplinary healthcare team and has accountability for state wide research and learning facilities for mental health. Our Health facilities include: Ipswich Hospital Boonah Health Service Esk Health Service Gatton Health Service Laidley Health Service Community Health Services The Park Centre for Mental Health To find out more about West Moreton Hospital and Health Service visit Page 3 of 5

4 About Clinical Services Division Clinical Services consists of the Ambulatory Stream, Acute Stream, Sub and Post Acute Stream and Coordinated Care Stream. The aim is to ensure that the needs of the patient are coordinated through the entire care journey. About Sub and Post Acute Stream Sub and post-acute care focuses on continuation of care and optimisation of health and functionality. These patients are largely known patients and require their care needs to be organised in an efficient manner based on their individual needs and preferences. Patients access this stream as part of an ongoing care pathway. The goals of care in the sub and post-acute care steam include timely access and mobilisation of multidisciplinary teams to meet the care needs of the patient. To find out more about West Moreton Hospital and Health Service visit Page 4 of 5

5 Organisation chart Professional Reporting Operational Reporting Executive Director Clinical Services Director of Speech Pathology Director of Operations/Nursing Director Sub and Post Acute Stream Team Leader CBRT Physiotherapists Occupational Therapists Speech Pathologists Clinical Nurses (Gde 6) Clinical Psychologist (HP3) Allied Health Assistants Administration officer Working relationship with: Rehabilitation Consultant and Registrar