The Position

An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Speech Pathologist to join our team at Joondalup Health Campus. You will be responsible for providing a comprehensive clinical speech pathology service to an adult outpatient caseload, who present with a range of swallowing and/or communication deficits due to a range of diagnoses.

You will also be a valued leader who is able to provide student supervision and mentor other team members to advance their clinical skills.

Job requirements - What we are looking for

Ensure you address each of these job requirements in your application – refer to ‘How to apply’:

• Tertiary qualification in speech pathology.
• Current eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) as a practicing clinician.
• Advanced clinical experience in assessing and managing adults presenting with swallow and communication deficits across a range of clinical areas including outpatient services and other clinical specialties.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programs including group programs.
• Ability to act as a consultant in adult communication and swallowing disorders.
• Have attained, or are working towards, credentialing in videofluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing (VFSS) and/or flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and independently as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a complex environment, including excellent caseload and time management skills.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
• Proven administrative, management and leadership skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to supervise speech pathology students and professional staff.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and completing quality improvement projects in area/s of specialty.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Knowledge of, and commitment to, quality assurance and/or the accreditation process.
• An understanding of the relevant legislation in Equal Opportunity and Occupational Health and Safety.

What we offer:

Joondalup Health Campus is the largest hospital in Perth’s northern suburbs and boasts a reputation for excellence as an employer of choice.

We offer:

• Free parking. 
• Close to public transport.
• Breastfeeding friendly workplace. 
• Onsite and online clinical library facilities. 
• Free uniforms. 

What’s in it for you?

• Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression. 
• Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
• Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7. 
• Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

About us

Joondalup Health Campus, (JHC) is a 775-bed facility owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Australia’s largest and most respected private hospital operator. Treating both public and private patients, JHC provides comprehensive acute medical care to the community within Perth’s rapidly expanding northern corridor.

Ramsay Health Care is committed to child safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

How to apply

All applications must be lodged online and address each of the above job requirements criteria in a maximum of 6 pages. Please also include a current CV and 2 referees in a line management or supervisory capacity.

NOTE: Any applications received that do not address each of the job requirements cannot be considered.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Requirements

Everyone who joins Ramsay:

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months.
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please contact Kathryn Ramsay, Manager of Speech Pathology via email at RamsayK@ramsayhealth.com.au or call on (08)9400-9460.