Locum and Perm - Experienced Speech Pathologist - VIC

About Medacs Healthcare:

Medacs Healthcare is a leading staffing and services company providing permanent, temp, locum and contract recruitment expertise to public, private and commercial healthcare sector.

We have been in the Australian market for over 20 years and backed by a multi-national healthcare recruitment company.

• Specialist Healthcare Recruitment Consultants to support you.
• Support and Guidance to assist you on getting the career opportunity you want.
• Unique insight into the various clients we work with and advice on how to do your best during the interview process and settling into your new role.

Medacs Healthcare has opportunities for experienced, graduate, and passionate registered allied healthcare professionals nationwide.

About the role:

• Provision of a comprehensive speech pathology services as directed by their line manager. This may include weekend and outreach services.
• Ensure client/patient care is delivered within professional, organisational, legal and ethical boundaries and reflects evidence based practice and knowledge
• Provide high level clinical expertise and knowledge in their specialty area (which may include generalist practice) Special bonus for paediatric dysphagia skills
• Experience with videofluoroscopy would be hugely beneficial.
• Work collaboratively and where appropriate lead the multidisciplinary team to optimise health status and well-being of each client/patient and carer in the optimum environment and facilitate safe and timely discharge from the service.
• Work collaboratively to improve positive workplace culture. This includes demonstrating an ability to communicate effectively with others and to address any conflict in a constructive manner.
• Develop, demonstrate, and lead cultural competence and a commitment to improve the health outcomes of first nation community.
• Maintain personal and professional development by participating in evidence based practice activities, training/ education, clinical supervision and performance reviews in order to continuously improve the level and quality of services.

Additional Duties

• Perform other job related duties as directed consistent with the Award Classification.
• Undertake reasonable travel in accordance with the duties of this position.
• Participate in an annual performance achievement and development process.

You will require the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
• Current full AHPRA Registration
• Ideally experience in Paediatrics
• Strong organisational skills
• Current class C Driver's Licence
• Current Working with Children Check
• Australian Police Check

Locum candidates

• Free accommodation (including utilities and WIFI) within walking distance of the hospital.
• Accommodation dedicated to Allied Health workforces.
• A range of gym/leisure centres offering heavily discounted short-term membership
• A pleasant and friendly working environment

Permanent candidates

• Relocation costs for intrastate up to $2,500; interstate up to $5,000 and overseas up to $8,000
• Up to 10 weeks accommodation (Shared accommodation or $350/week)
• $1,000 PD support at end of successful probationary period (6 months) and another $2,000 PD support at 12 - 15 months (Professional Development must be related to role)
• Introduction to local council Community Connector who supports professionals moving to the area, including their partners/families. Supports include assistance with finding suitable accommodation, recreational activities, access to services (e.g. Hairdresser, doctor, dentist, schools, childcare)
• Structured clinical supervision
• Interprofessional career development programs (Early careers support program, Grade 1 to Grade 2 transition program, Emerging Leadership program
• Access to career pathways through specialisations, leadership and research, tailored to suit individual preferences

To Apply:

If you are interested in these positions and would like to know more, please click 'Apply Now' and follow the prompts. Alternatively, you can contact:

Isaac Howell on 0451 428 825

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