Stroke Senior Speech Pathologist

An exciting opportunity is available for a senior clinician to join the team of innovative Speech Pathologists at Ryde Hospital. This temporary part time (0.71 FTE) maternity leave cover position will provide clinical leadership for the stroke beds and acute speech pathology team at Ryde Hospital. This role is a fantastic career opportunity and will include chances to develop skills in Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), leadership and service development.Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 27 June 2025 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist (Level 3)
Remuneration: $54.77 - $56.54 per hour
Hours Per Week: 27
Requisition ID: REQ480544Who 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 workingRyde HospitalRyde Hospital is having an incredible $479 million complete hospital redevelopment that will transform the delivery of healthcare for the Ryde local community.The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment will result in new health facilities and enhanced services including emergency, ICU/critical care, inpatient units, outpatient/ambulatory care services and much more.Construction commenced in early 2023, and will provide you with a wonderful and exciting opportunity to be part of the Ryde team to change the future health services for the Ryde Community completely.What you'll be doingThis senior position specialises in the early management of stroke patients with communication and swallowing disorders at Ryde Hospital, including the up-skilling and education of the multidisciplinary team around the clinical care guidelines for stroke. This position will provide early intervention and rehabilitation for patients with communication and swallowing disorders in the acute setting prior to transfer to the on-site Graythwaite rehabilitation service. This position also has a strong leadership role as the only senior in the acute team, providing clinical supervision and supporting the manager in service development.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.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement activities or service evaluation process. Experience in clinical teaching and supervision of students, level 1/2 Allied Health Professionals and/or Allied Health Assistants.
• Demonstrated current clinical knowledge and leadership in the management of adult dysphagia and communication disorders in stroke patients, and a high level of contemporary interventional speech pathology skills. Experience in instrumental swallow assessment (FEES and/or VFSS).

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For role related queries or questions contact Sarah Drake on Sarah.Drake@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9858 7259This 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 You will be required to complete the and during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.NSW Health is committed to implementing the .Applications Close: 21 April 2024
Tentative Interview Date: 30 April 2024 (TBC)