AUDIOLOGIST LEVEL 4
Purpose of Position
The Level 4 Paediatric Audiologist has a recognised clinical specialty within paediatric audiology or a high level of broad generalist knowledge requiring high levels of clinical expertise and knowledge in disorders of hearing in babies and children.
The Level 4 Senior Clinician is able to demonstrate advanced reasoning skills and operate autonomously with minimum direct clinical supervision. The Level 4 Clinician is able to provide clinical services to all client groups and circumstances of a complex nature requiring advanced practice skills. They are also responsible for the clinical supervision and support of Level 1, 2 and 3 health professionals.
The Level 4 Clinician is involved with the planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting on clinical services.
The Level 4 Clinician will have a consultative role within paediatric audiology or across a broad range of clinical areas in audiology. They will also conduct clinical research and participate in the provision of clinical in-service education programmes to staff and students.
A Level 4 Senior Clinician may have an operational/supervisory role under the direction of the Head of Department and may be required to manage specific tasks or projects.
The Level 4 Senior Clinician will provide advice to the Head of Discipline and the Unit Head on clinical service delivery development, practise and redesign. They will provide guidance to management in the development of clinical services in response to demand and client needs.
Excellent opportunity to lead paediatric audiology services across the ISLHD. Amazing location to live within this specialised position.
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Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
An eligibility list will be created for future Permanent Full-Time positions.
Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Selection Criteria
1. Must hold a Masters degree in clinical audiology which provides eligibility for full membership of the Audiological Society of Australia, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
2. Extensive post graduate clinical experience in the clinical specialty area or high level of broad generalist knowledge
3. Well developed time management skills
4. Excellent written and verbal communication
5. Demonstrated service evaluation and development
6. Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team
7. Demonstrated ability to provide senior level of supervision to staff and/or student
