Speech Pathologist Level 1/2 - Cancer Services
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $35.77 - $51.04 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ519105
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and
develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.
Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.
This is a great opportunity for a Speech Pathologist. The Speech Pathologist will contribute to the provision of quality Speech Pathology clinical services to assigned clinical caseload and the development of Speech Pathology clinical services within assigned clinical area. The successful candidate will supervise speech pathology students as required and Level 2 Speech Pathologists may be asked to supervise Level 1 Speech Pathologists as per business needs.
What we can offer you (for eligible employees):
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.
What you will bring to the role:
- Degree or diploma in Speech Pathology or equivalent recognised by Speech Pathology Australia and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
- Demonstrated experience in the assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders in a chronic illness, oncology or palliative care setting
- Excellent spoken, written and interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in the application of these skills in a team environment.
- Knowledge of and commitment to evidence based practice and demonstrated application of how evidence based practice has been incorporated into your professional work.
- Evidence of commitment to professional development and training
- Demonstrated ability to use information technology effectively in clinical practice
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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For role related queries or questions contact Glyndon Wakeman on Glyndon.Wakeman@health.nsw.gov.au
