Speech Pathology Allied Health Assistant
An exciting opportunity is available for an allied health assistant to join the speech pathology team at Ryde Hospital. This permanent part time time position will provide care to adult acute and rehabilitation inpatients and outpatients under the direction of a speech pathologist. The role is dynamic and varied, with a mix of direct patient care (e.g. delivering therapy), indirect patient care (e.g. managing equipment and technology) and administration support (e.g. making bookings).
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: $30.63 per hour
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ569136
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.
Where you'll be working
Ryde Hospital
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 comple
What you'll be doing
An Allied Health Assistant (AHA) engages in basic patient care, clinical duties and/or administrative support under the supervision of the designated Allied Health Professional (AHP). Clinical duties may include therapeutic and program related activities and the identification and reporting of changes in the client’s condition. The Allied Health Assistant may be engaged to work in a discipline specific area or assist in the delivery of allied health services across a multi-disciplinary team.
This speech pathology AHA position provides assistance and support to the Speech Pathology (SP) team in the delivery of an efficient and high-quality communication, swallowing and burns scar management across to the acute service as directed.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of an Allied Health Assistant within a large organisation. Ability to work independently under the delegation of an Allied Health Professional and the ability to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team.
- A minimum of a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance or willingness to undertake this training or other qualification deemed equivalent by NSLHD.
- Demonstrated understanding of the role of speech pathology in health, including rehab and acute services or a willingness to learn.
- Demonstrated computer literacy skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and email applications.
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For role related queries or questions contact Sarah Drake on Sarah.Drake@health.nsw.gov.au
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.
Applications Close: 6 May 2025
