Senior Speech Pathologist - Weekend Service

A Senior Speech Pathologist provides impactful care, enabling individuals to find their voice and enhance communication through compassion and expertise!Remuneration: $54.77 - $56.54 Per hour + 11% Super +Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ481047Closing Date: Sunday 28th April 2024Senior Speech Pathologist – Weekend ServiceThe Maitland HospitalAbout the role:In this role you will provide acute inpatient Speech Pathology services to Maitland Hospital.The role may also be required to provide outpatient services and/or services to other sites within the Lower Hunter Sector on occasion (i.e. Dungog, Cessnock and Kurri Kurri Hospitals).This role includes a 4-hour Sunday shift with potential for additional regular Saturday hours if interested.Active participation in clinical supervision sessions encourages a collaborative environment and supports ongoing professional development.Where you’ll be working:

• The Maitland Hospital is part of the Lower Hunter Sector of Hunter New England Health. Maitland Hospital provides a range of comprehensive services across medical, surgical, mental health, dental, renal, maternity and child services, including one of the busiest emergency departments in the country.
• The Speech Pathology team at Maitland Hospital is a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care through collaboration and innovation.

Benefits:

• Four (4) weeks annual leave for temporary and permanent employees (pro-rata if part time).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
• Working for a highly regarded public health facility, where supporting the local community is at the forefront of our business strategy.
• Career Development opportunity.
• This role is supported by the Maitland Hospital site Senior Speech Pathologist and is part of a supportive speech pathology team.

Requirements:Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• 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.

About you:

• You will possess extensive clinical experience working with adults in the acute hospital setting.
• Experience with Video Fluoroscopic Swallow Studies and inpatient paediatric feeding is desirable.
• You will understand the challenges related to clinical practice in a rural setting and demonstrate the ability to contribute to the existing positive team culture. In addition, you will be able to work with a high level of independence as well as demonstrate excellent skills in teamwork.

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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