Clinical Lead - Speech Pathology

Department of Health Tasmania - Hobart TAS

Clinical Lead Speech Pathologist, Ear Nose & Throat (ENT) (permanent, part-time)

An exciting opportunity awaits you at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) to become the ENT Clinical Lead Speech Pathologist within our newly established ENT Speech Pathology team.

In this role, you'll oversee and drive a First Contact Speech Pathology service, that is designed to assist with ENT wait-list management. You'll play a pivotal part in delivering high-quality care, working closely with ENT specialists to enhance patient outcomes, reduce wait times, and optimise services for patients with voice, swallowing, and upper airway issues.

What You'll Do:

• Lead, coordinate, and continually optimise our ENT Speech Pathology service in collaboration with the Senior ENT Speech Pathologist.
• Apply your expertise in Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS), Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES), Nasendoscopy, and Videostroboscopy.
• Mentor and inspire your peers, junior staff, and Master's students from the University of Tasmania, contributing to the next generation of talented Speech Pathologists.
• Collaborate on service development initiatives while managing a Speech Pathology leadership portfolio.

Why RHH?

Located just a block from Hobart's iconic waterfront, RHH is Tasmania's major tertiary referral and university teaching hospital. Here, you'll enjoy access to world-class clinical resources while being steps away from Hobart's vibrant food, craft drinks, and renowned events like Dark MOFO.

Who We're Looking For:

If you're dedicated to Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE), we want you on our team! Bring your advanced clinical skills, leadership experience, and commitment to patient-centred care to help us shape the future of ENT Speech Pathology at RHH.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, part time, day worker, position, working 53.2 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

• notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $120,114 - $134,268 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022.

You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum.
• Please note that access to salaries beyond $126,845 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.

Benefit available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
• Fitness Passport - You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by Speech Pathology Australia.
• Eligible for membership with the Speech Pathology Australia.
• Or where regulatory requirements exist, NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration Requirements.
• Full member of Speech Pathology Australia.

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Ruth Best

Discipline Lead Speech Pathology Services
(03) 6166 8
• @ths.tas.gov.au

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