Senior Speech and Language Therapist
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Job Summary
Deliver a high-quality Speech & Language Therapy service in line with best practice standards professional guidelines and hospital policies.
Provide specialist assessment diagnosis treatment and information for patients with communication and swallowing disorders ensuring patient-centred care and involvement in decision-making.
Perform videofluoroscopy procedures including assessment analysis interpretation and preparation of clinical reports for adult inpatient and outpatient patients.
Represent and promote the Speech & Language Therapy service within the hospital and provide education and training to nursing medical and other healthcare staff on SLT services and swallow screening.
Maintain accurate clinical records statistics and documentation in accordance with legal professional organisational and data protection requirements.
Work effectively as a senior member of the SLT team collaborating with the Allied Therapy Manager and wider multidisciplinary team to support effective patient care and service delivery.
Contribute to service development quality improvement clinical audit research policy development and the introduction of new areas of SLT service delivery.
Support staff induction orientation supervision continuing education and professional development while maintaining personal CPD and mandatory training requirements.
Ensure compliance with CORU and IASLT standards hospital health and safety procedures fire safety regulations emergency and disaster plans and other relevant legislation and policies.
Maintain professional competence by keeping up to date with developments skills technology and evidence-based practice while working within professional scope and maintaining effective use of hospital systems and equipment.
Hold a recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy or an equivalent qualification approved by the Department of Health & Children with current CORU registration.
Have a minimum of 4 years relevant Speech and Language Therapy experience with essential training and competence in dysphagia management.
Demonstrate clinical competence in the assessment diagnosis treatment and management of adult patients with dysphagia dysphonia and acquired communication disorders.
Have experience managing outpatient caseloads and demonstrate competence in conducting videofluoroscopy clinics.
Experience or competence in tracheostomy weaning and FEES is desirable.
- Fully Funded Private Health Insurance
- Generous Salaries
- Educational Support
- Excellent Career Opportunities
- Income Protection
- Subsidized Parking
- Maternity Leave
Required Skills:
Hold a recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy or an equivalent qualification approved by the Department of Health & Children with current CORU registration. Have a minimum of 4 years relevant Speech and Language Therapy experience with essential training and competence in dysphagia management. Demonstrate clinical competence in the assessment diagnosis treatment and management of adult patients with dysphagia dysphonia and acquired communication disorders. Have experience managing outpatient caseloads and demonstrate competence in conducting videofluoroscopy clinics. Experience or competence in tracheostomy weaning and FEES is desirable.
