Adult Speech Pathologist
An experienced and enthusiastic Speech Pathologist is sought to join the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Speech Pathology team in a Permanent Full Time rotational Level 1/2 position.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist (Level 1/2)
Remuneration: $1,359.64 - $1,939.70 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ537712
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital
What you'll be doing
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Speech Pathology team as a full time permanent Adult Speech Pathologist. The role is rotational (12 months in each) and will initially be working in the neuro outpatient and stroke unit stream, responsible for managing a combination of inpatients and outpatients presenting with communication and/or swallowing difficulties. The other two rotations are inpatient rehabilitation/outpatient neuro and acute inpatient/general outpatient caseloads. All positions participate in LSVT. All positions are required to flex to other clinical areas if the need arises. There is opportunity for instrumental assessment including VFSS and FEES. We invite applicants who are interested in working in a fun and dynamic team that is committed to providing a high quality, evidence based service to our patients and clients. An e-list will be formed and another upcoming vacancy will be filled from this recruitment.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Bachelor or post graduate degree in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia. Current and unrestricted NSW drivers licence (P2 licence acceptable).
- Experience in the assessment and management of adult swallowing and communication difficulties within an acute, rehab and outpatient setting. Experience in voice and provision of LSVT.
- Evidence of participation in Speech Pathology professional development and able to demonstrate how this has improved clinical practice relevant to this role.
- Experience in quality improvement activities that focus on Speech Pathology service quality or development.
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For role related queries or questions contact Lisa Francis on Lisa.Francis@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9763 3637
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
Applications Close: 5 December 2024
Tentative Interview Date: 13 December 2024
