Adult Speech Pathologist Level 1/2
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1
Remuneration: $70,944 - $82,899 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ527548
Applications Close: Sunday, 17 November 2024
Are you a passionate and innovative Speech Pathologist who is motivated through providing excellent clinical care to all patients? Are you interested in developing clinical skills in a range of clinical specialties? St George Hospital Speech Pathology department is seeking a level 1/2 Speech Pathologist to join our team. This is a temporary, full time contract until May 2025, with the possibility of extension.
We are looking for someone who is:
· Passionate about patient care
· Interested in developing their skills in managing communication and swallowing disorders across a range of clinical specialties
· Supportive of life long learning
· Interested in innovative ways of working, and engaging with senior staff to improve our service through sustainable quality projects that make a difference to patient care
· Actively engaged in supporting teams to thrive and shaping the future of speech pathology
What we offer
St George Hospital is an accredited, 627-bed major tertiary Hospital. St George Hospital is the Level 1 Trauma Centre for SESLHD and is among the leading centres for trauma and emergency management in the State. We are home to a diverse population which is set to increase to 1,022,000 by 2027 (20% growth).In our community, 30% of people are from non-English speaking backgrounds, 37% have long-term health conditions and 8720 identify as being Aboriginal. St George Hospital is currently undergoing a multi-stage redevelopment, with anticipated growth in Speech Pathology FTE.
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
Benefits:
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- For Nurses – Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
- For Nurses – Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant.
- Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and Speech Pathology Australia
- Demonstrated core competency skills in managing patients with dysphagia and communication disorders.
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience
- Computer skills and the capacity to use health information systems
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning
- Demonstrated commitment to a positive workplace culture.
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For role related queries or questions contact Ellen Schipp on Ellen.Schipp@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-STG@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
· An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support. Please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au should you require support.
