Senior Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Speech Pathologist
An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated speech pathologist with a strong interest in and commitment to providing excellent speech pathology services in the ICU to join the speech pathology team at Royal North Shore Hospital. This temporary part-time job share speech pathology position will provide a service to the complex clinical areas of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) & High Dependency Unit (HDU) inpatients.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 17 April 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist (Level 4)
Remuneration: $61.36 - $62.84 per hour
Hours Per Week: 14
Requisition ID: REQ563477
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
Royal North Shore Hospital Speech Pathology Department
What you'll be doing
This senior position provides clinical leadership and expertise within the ICU/ HDU at RNSH. The senior clinician is responsible for providing a high standard of assessment, intervention & management of swallowing and communication disorders within this complex area, including the management of complex trauma, Tracheostomy, ventilated, burns and spinal patients within this area. This position is also an active member of the RNSH Tracheostomy Team, providing daily input into the management of patients with Tracheostomies within the hospital.
The Senior ICU clinician also acts as a resource to speech pathologists within the Local Health District and provides a consultative service across the state for clinicians around tracheostomy & ventilation management, burns management and long-term management of communication and swallowing difficulties in high spinal cord injury.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are 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. Recent, extensive and varied post graduate clinical experience as a level 2 Speech Pathologist or above.
- Demonstrated current clinical knowledge, expertise, and advanced skill in the management of adult dysphagia and communication disorders in ICU & HDU including demonstrated advanced clinical skills and knowledge in Tracheostomy and ventilation management.
- Demonstrated advanced skills and knowledge in instrumental assessment of swallowing, including VFSS & FEES.
- 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.
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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
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 . 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.
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Applications Close: 4 April 2025
