Adult Speech Pathologist Neuro Rehab Inpatients & Outpatients
Hornsby Hospital Speech Pathology Department is seeking a senior speech pathologist wanting to specialise in neurology and rehabilitation to join a fun and motivated team.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration: $2,154.06 - $2,223.86 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ559343
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
Hornsby Hospital Speech Pathology Department
What you'll be doing
This position coordinates Speech Pathology services to the stroke unit/neuro inpatients, rehabilitation ward and neuro outpatients. They are the primary clinician for the stroke unit and will assist on the rehab ward when the Speech Pathology caseload is heavy. The position also maintains a moderate outpatient neuro caseload, including the monthly Parkinson’s disease clinic. The position is responsible for coordinating the VFSS service, as well as supervising and supporting Level ½ staff and an Allied Health Assistant position.
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, inclusive of experience as a Level 2 Speech Pathologist or equivalent.
- Experience in leadership and/or supervision of Speech Pathology staff, Allied Health Assistants or Speech Pathology students.
- Demonstrated knowledge and clinical skill with a neurology caseload in acute, rehabilitation and outpatient settings. Experience with instrumental assessment, including VFSS and/or FEES.
- A high standard of verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the proven ability to liaise with novice and experienced health professionals, in addition to external service providers.
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For role related queries or questions contact Lisa Francis on Lisa.Francis@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9763 3637.
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: 19 March 2025
