AddressAn experienced Speech Pathologist is sought for a temporary Senior position within the Neuro Rehabilitation arm of the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Speech Pathology Service from 24/6/24 up to 31/3/2025.
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.
Where you'll be working
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital
What you'll be doing
This senior role coordinates the inpatient neurology, rehabilitation and neuro outpatient arm of the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Speech Pathology service. Additionally they lead VFSS clinic and provide a monthly Parkinson’s disease clinic service. The role has clinical and supervisory expectations and works closely within the leadership team of the service.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background 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.
- Advanced clinical knowledge and experience in the management of neurological communication impairments in a rehabilitation setting.
- Advanced clinical knowledge and experience in the management of neurological and swallowing disorders, including videofluoroscopy, FEES, swallow rehabilitation and LSVT.
- Experience in management of staff/students and/or leading Speech Pathology teams.
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For role related queries or questions contact Lisa Francis on ************@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9763 3***
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases including COVID-19. 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.
Applications Close: 24 March 2024
