Senior Speech Pathologist - Stroke, Geriatrics And Rehabilitation

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification:Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration: $108,595 - $112,114 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ481458

Where you'll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.

Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District 

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)  http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary  
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay.  (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) wards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary 
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

What you'll be doing

This position is responsible for providing high quality Speech Pathology clinical and professional services including, but not limited to specialist Stroke, Rehabilitation and Geriatric related services to all relevant parties within Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD).

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.  For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Essential Criteria

Qualification: Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
Registration: Eligible for practicing membership of Speech Pathology  Australia

Selection Criteria

1. Advanced competency demonstrated in the management of adults with swallowing disorders including the provision of objective assessment.
2. Advanced competency demonstrated in the management of adults with communication impairments across the continuum of acute, subacute and Rehabilitation settings.
3. Demonstrated and recent experience in a tertiary hospital working in the area stroke and Rehabilitation managing complex highly acute patients including a thorough understanding of patient flow and patient safety in the hospital setting.
4. Excellent communication, conflict resolution and leadership skills with the ability to work independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
5. Actively practices the principles of Evidence Based Practice and engages in professional development for relevant clinical areas with strong experience in quality management or research.
6. Experience in the provision of clinical supervision and training of staff and/or students and advanced time management and organisation skills.
7. An understanding of service co-ordination, evaluation, planning and development and any experience leading a team of Speech Pathologists.
8. Current drivers licence valid within Australia

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For role related queries or questions contact Alison Battin on *************@health.nsw.gov.au or 0434 329 *** 

Applications Close: 29th May 2024