Speech Pathologist - Clinical Lead

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The Opportunity

We are seeking a Speech Pathologist Clinical Lead to support our Allied Health teams at Mt Wilga Private Hospital! This role requires a committed and enthusiastic Speech Pathologist with strong neurological rehabilitation experience and who is ready to gain exposure to higher responsibilities and leadership opportunities.  The successful applicant will possess strong communication, organisational skills, problem solving abilities, clinical reasoning and be adaptable. 

Your duties will also include:

• Provide Speech Pathology services within all admitted and out of hospital services of the Hospital, including Inpatients, Day Program, Outpatients and NDIS participants.  This will be done through close liaison with the Food Services / Catering Department.
• Effectively provide assistance and support to the relevant Manager/s and clinical staff in the effective delivery of Speech Pathology services within the Hospital
• Represent Speech Pathology services at internal/external meetings and forums as required
• Maintain departmental statistics
• Co-ordinate staff timetabling and service as central point of contact for Speech Pathology services
• Ensure allocation of staff is in-line with budgeted labour costs
• Coordinate staff attendance at department meetings and hospital meetings
• Coordinate completion of performance appraisals and mandatory training for speech pathology team

Skills and Experience

• Degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years post graduate experience or relevant experience in a senior role
• Demonstrated leadership and problem solving capabilities
• Advanced time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organise an effective Speech Pathology service
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently manage a case load
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• High standard of customer service and a team approach
• Commitment to professional development and maintenance of current evidence based practice
• Flexible, positive approach to work
• Membership with the Speech Pathology Australia (desirable)

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.  

Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental. 

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.  

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

The Hospital

Mt Wilga Private Hospital is a 119 bed specialist rehabilitation facility, with a busy day therapy unit and outpatients department situated in Hornsby, a peaceful area of Sydney's Upper North Shore. Part of the Ramsay Health Care Group, Mt Wilga boasts an excellent clinical reputation as a leader in private rehabilitation, with large modern treatment areas, two hydrotherapy pools, and fully equipped gymnasiums. Mt Wilga offers comprehensive rehabilitation programs for patients presenting with a wide variety of conditions including orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, neurological, back and pain management, cardiac, amputee, reconditioning and lymphoedema.

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Scott Appleton via, *********@ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications Close: 8th May 2025

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