What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Pathologist - Grade 2/3 position at The Alfred Foundation?
Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
Alfred Health's Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation Centre provides specialist state-wide rehabilitation services for people with moderate to severe acquired brain injuries including traumatic brain injuries, stroke, hypoxic brain injuries and other causes of non-progressive brain injury. The service is comprised of an inpatient rehabilitation service, a community rehabilitation service and a 4-bed transitional living service.
The Role
Alfred Health’s ABI Service provides you with access to regular clinical supervision, opportunities for continued professional development and being part of a friendly and supportive team.
Other Organisational Benefits Include
Applications close 11pm AEST, Friday 14th February 2024.
Please note that applications are to be submitted electronically.
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- 12 month fixed term opportunity to work in a statewide Community ABI Rehab service
- Part time (32 hours per fortnight)
- Speech Pathologists Grade 2 or 3
- Located at Caulfield Hospital
- Great team and staff benefits!
Alfred Health's Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation Centre provides specialist state-wide rehabilitation services for people with moderate to severe acquired brain injuries including traumatic brain injuries, stroke, hypoxic brain injuries and other causes of non-progressive brain injury. The service is comprised of an inpatient rehabilitation service, a community rehabilitation service and a 4-bed transitional living service.
The Role
- Leadership responsibilities will depend on Grade 2 or 3 appointment
- Providing high quality assessment and management of patients within the ABI community rehabilitation service, primarily in the areas of communication, cognition, swallowing and voice
- Contributing to an interdisciplinary team approach to achieve optimal patient care and outcomes and to minimise clinical risk
- Participation within the student education program.
- Contributing to quality improvement and research activities within the ABI community rehabilitation program
- Bachelor in Speech Pathology (or equivalent)
- Rehabilitation experience within inpatient rehabilitation or community rehabilitation programs
Alfred Health’s ABI Service provides you with access to regular clinical supervision, opportunities for continued professional development and being part of a friendly and supportive team.
Other Organisational Benefits Include
- Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
- Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
- Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
- Close to public transport and shops
Applications close 11pm AEST, Friday 14th February 2024.
Please note that applications are to be submitted electronically.
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au
