AddressAre you seeking a dynamic and cutting-edge environment to advance your career in Speech Pathology? Join our exceptional team at John Hunter Hospital, where you will work alongside other Speech Pathologists and Multidisciplinary team members with excellent support and supervision!
Applications Close: Monday, 25th March 2024
Speech Pathologist
John Hunter Hospital
About the role:
At John Hunter Hospital, you will gain invaluable experience working with adult speech pathology caseloads, honing your skills, and making a real difference in patients’ lives. Our collaborative atmosphere fosters growth and development, providing you with the resources and mentorship you need to excel. The position will involve assessing and treating patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders arising from a range of medical conditions. On a typical day, the Speech Pathologist will be given a list of patients to see by the Speech Pathologist Team Leader. They may also be given new referrals throughout the day. They will be required to liaise with medical, nursing, and other allied health staff to provide services.
- You will be supported in the role through supervision and assistance with caseload management, team collaboration, and training and education.
- You will be provided with access to resources and equipment and regular meetings with senior staff for support.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join a team that is dedicated to excellence in acute speech pathology!
Where you'll be working:
The John Hunter Hospital speech pathology department provides service to inpatients and outpatients.
- Inpatients: We see patients in the hospital who have difficulty with swallowing, breathing, and communicating.
- Outpatients: We see eligible adult patients who have a referral letter from a specialist doctor.
This is an opportunity to work for the largest employer in the region which services a population of more than 900,000 across the Hunter, New England, and Lower Mid North Coast areas. John Hunter Hospital is a Level 6, tertiary referral, major trauma and teaching hospital and is the largest hospital in the Hunter New England Local Health District. HNELHD has strong, innovative connections with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute.
Benefits:
- Collaborative atmosphere fostering growth and development.
- Regular meetings with senior staff for guidance and support.
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Requirements:
- 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.
This position is for you if:
- You have a strong foundation in treating speech, language, and swallowing conditions arising from a medical condition.
- You can manage complex patients and adapt treatment plans according to evolving needs.
Need more information?
For role-related queries or questions contact Anne Vertigan on *************@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
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