Senior Speech Pathologist

1. Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
2. Bachelor or post graduate degree in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia. Recent, extensive and varied post graduate clinical experience as a level 2 Speech Pathologist or above.
3. Demonstrated current clinical knowledge in the management of adult dysphagia and communication disorders in the ENT/ H&N caseload including advanced clinical skills and knowledge in Laryngectomy and speech pathology H&N cancer management and a high level of contemporary interventional speech pathology skills.  
4. Demonstrated extensive skills and knowledge in instrumental assessment of swallowing, including VFSS & FEES. 
5. Extensive experience in tailoring verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills for internal and external service providers. Demonstrated proficient computer literacy and ability to confidently use health information systems.
6. Demonstrated experience in, leading, initiating, mentoring, completing and presenting quality improvement activities, research and service evaluation process. Extensive experience in clinical teaching and supervision for students and allied health staff.
7. Extended skills and specialised knowledge in the provision of current clinical speech pathology practice. Ability to take responsibility for the delivery of evidence-based practice for consumers, carers and families.
8. Proven ability to work autonomously. With confidence, has the ability to prioritise work, manage conflicting demand, monitor individual performance, problem solve and utilise independent professional judgement.

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For role related queries or questions contact Mary-Ellen Tarrant on MaryEllen.Tarrant@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9463 1622 

All NSW Health workers are required to have two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, as defined by NSW Health.  Employees working in a clinical area or are required to attend clinical areas are considered category A. Category A positions are required to provide evidence of having received three doses of COVID-19 vaccine in accordance with the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (TGA) and meet the requirements of the Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. 

Applications Close: 14 February 2023