AddressAre you early in your Speech Pathology career and looking to grow your skills in a supportive environment? Join our team and make a real difference in the lives of our community.
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $35.78 - $41.81 Per Hour + 11 % Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 26
Requisition ID: REQ492951
About the role:
Join us in a dynamic role where you'll thrive in both paediatric outpatient and adult inpatient wards over four 6.5-hour days each week. This unique opportunity is tailor-made for ambitious individuals looking to broaden their expertise and achieve personal growth. You will spend two days per week at Cessnock District Hospital's Paediatric Outpatient Department, focusing on care for children with communication disorders. This role involves assessment, therapy, and liaising with external stakeholders such as NDIS and preschools to ensure comprehensive patient care and seamless referrals. The remaining two days will be based at Maitland Hospital and will be dedicated to refining your skills in adult care, deepening your understanding and proficiency in managing dysphagia and communication issues among adult patients. This includes working with a shared inpatient caseload and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team setting.
Our ideal candidate will benefit from personalised 1-on-1 clinical supervision, ensuring tailored guidance and mentorship to enhance clinical practice and professional development. Additionally, peer supervision will foster a collaborative learning environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and mutual support among colleagues. This comprehensive support system is designed to empower you to excel in your role and achieve your career aspirations.
Where you'll be working:
- At Cessnock District Hospital, you'll be part of a vital healthcare hub nestled in the heart of Cessnock. Our facility serves as a cornerstone of health and wellness for the local community, offering a wide range of essential services designed to enhance the quality of life for residents. From our modern medical clinics to our specialised allied health departments, we provide comprehensive care tailored to meet diverse healthcare needs. Our commitment extends beyond clinical excellence to proactive health promotion, ensuring that we empower individuals and families with the knowledge and resources to lead healthy lifestyles. Enjoy a collaborative environment with dedicated assessment areas, activity-based workspace designed to enhance client engagement and therapeutic outcomes. You'll have access to versatile therapy zones equipped with cutting-edge audiovisual technology for interactive learning experiences. Our comprehensive materials library and digital resources empower you to tailor interventions effectively.
- Maitland Hospital has been built to provide patients with high quality care in a modern and comfortable environment and it embraces technology and innovation, allowing staff new, improved ways to work that will deliver better health outcomes. We are located approximately 15 minutes from the Hunter Expressway, 25 minutes from John Hunter Hospital and central Newcastle and in close proximity to the New England Highway, other major link roads, an existing train station and public transport routes.
- You will be joining a team that is not only incredibly close-knit but also highly inclusive. This means you'll have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues who value collaboration, support each other, and celebrate diversity. Together, you'll create a dynamic environment where everyone's contributions are respected and valued, fostering a sense of unity and camaraderie that enhances both individual and team success.
About you:
- This role is suited to someone who has less than 12 months experience in a clinical setting and looking to expand their knowledge
- You are willing to learn and are open to constructive feedback to aid your professional development
- You are extremely organised and enthusiastic to take on new challenges
Benefits:
- Join a cohesive and approachable team who thrive on supporting each other and sharing knowledge
Collaborate with your team while enjoying team building lunches
- Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
- Fitness Passport
Requirements and additional information:
- Must hold a bachelor or post graduate degree in speech pathology which provides eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
- Experience working with an adult caseload, including experience in management of adult dysphagia.
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Morgan Francis on **************@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
