Senior Speech Pathologist
Remuneration: $54.76 - $56.54 per hour + super
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Lvl 3
Location: Manning Base Hospital, Taree
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ537103
Applications Close: Sunday, 2nd February 2025
This Senior Speech Pathologist position is situated at Manning Hospital Taree in the beautiful Manning Valley. Within 15 minutes of idyllic beaches and scenic bushland, Taree is less than 2 hours north of Newcastle and 4 hours from Sydney and is surrounded by beautiful small beachside towns.
Manning Hospital is a 202 bed hospital with a wide range of specialty areas. As the successful applicant you will provide high quality speech pathology services to a broad range of areas of practice across the hospital, and in the community. This will include opportunities to work in the acute stroke unit, ICU, ED, Multipurpose Unit (MPU) Oncology (including laryngectomy care), palliative care, VFSS, tracheostomy care, community outreach and inpatient paediatric services. You will work within a dynamic team of speech pathologists who are dedicated to providing evidence based best practice, are highly motivated to continuing professional development, and keen to welcome long-term members to the team.
About the role:
A day in the life of a Manning Hospital speech pathologist typically starts with caseload allocation, attending multidisciplinary team meetings on the wards, then off to see allocated patients. Some days the workplace is quite dynamic and may include a VFSS clinic, RACF visits, or outreach to surrounding towns such as the beautiful Gloucester. Afternoons typically consist of seeing any new referrals that have come up, self-directed education, data input, and/or working on any quality improvement projects in the works.
- Clinical supervision is essential for best practice and will be provided in line with the clinician’s experience and years of practice.
- There will be opportunities for upskilling through professional development courses, webinars, skill-sharing on the job and specialised competency programs in line with the clinician’s goals for development and the needs of the service.
- Our team is a supportive and safe environment for learning and growing as clinicians and members of our beautiful community.
About you:
We are seeking candidates who:
- Are dedicated to contributing to a positive workplace culture
- Are adaptable in a fast-paced environment
- Have a high level of initiative
Requirements:
- Must hold a bachelor or post graduate degree in speech pathology which provides eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- You can access scholarships or grants to support your ongoing training and professional development Scholarships & Grants for Health Care Education & Training | HETI
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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For role related queries or questions contact Bree Hall-Cronin on Bryanna.HallCronin@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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