Senior Rehabilitation Speech Pathologist
Ryde Hospital is seeking a dynamic full-time speech pathologist with a commitment to evidence-based practice and patient centred care, to provide clinical leadership and expertise within the rehabilitation caseload for a period of 13 months. The Senior Rehabilitation Speech Pathologist is responsible for providing accurate assessment and intensive intervention for patients with swallowing and communication impairments and burn injuries, and acute and outpatient cover as required.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 18 June 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration: $2,240.23 - $2,312.83 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ663926
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.
- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
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
Ryde Hospital Speech Pathology Department
Ryde Hospital is having an incredible $479 million complete hospital redevelopment that will transform the delivery of healthcare for the Ryde local community.
The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment will result in new health facilities and enhanced services including emergency, ICU/critical care, inpatient units, outpatient/ambulatory care services and much more.
Construction commenced in early 2023, and will provide you with a wonderful and exciting opportunity to be part of the Ryde team to change the future health services for the Ryde Community completely.
What you'll be doing
Provide assistance, support and leadership to the Allied Health (AH) team in the delivery of an efficient and high quality Speech Pathology Service to consumers of NSLHD.
The senior clinician acts as a clinical resource for other speech pathologists based at/in their service and is responsible for the assessment, intervention and management of swallowing, communication and voice disorders for consumers within their allocated caseload.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- A bachelor or post graduate degree in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia. Evidence of extensive clinical experience, with minimum experience as a Level 2 Speech Pathologist.
- Evidence of proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the proven ability to liaise with novice and experienced health professionals and external service providers. Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to use health information systems.
- Demonstrated current clinical knowledge of the management of adult dysphagia, communication disorders and burn injuries, including the application of evidence-based practice in Speech Pathology rehabilitation.
- Demonstrated exposure to and experience in provision of objective swallowing assessment, including Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) and Video-Fluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS).
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For role related queries or questions contact Josephine Kemp on 02 9858 7259.
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.
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Applications Close: 1 June 2026
