Speech Therapist
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Job Description
Date of Issue:
2 September 2025
Application Deadline:
15 September 2025
Vacancy Notification Circular No. HKWCA250901
Position
Speech Therapist
Rank
Speech Therapist
Department/ Hospital/ Cluster
Speech Therapy Department/ Queen Mary Hospital/ Hong Kong West Cluster
Pay:
HK$39485 to HK$87341 (HGPS Point 16 to 33) per month including Monthly Allowance
Up to 15% of total basic salary (after deducting the contribution of Mandatory Provident Fund by Hospital Authority) as contract gratuity may be offered to contract staff at the end of each 3 years during the 9-year contract period subject to satisfactory performance.
Job:
I.
Primary Function
To deliver speech therapy services appropriate to their level of competency to achieve desired health outcomes by providing current rational safe and cost-effective speech therapy information and services.
II.
Key Result Areas / Job Description
1. Patient Care process
a) Provide assessment and treatment to patients with general communication and swallowing disorders independently.
b) Deliver speech therapy services to complicated and difficult cases under the guidance of Department Manager and / or ST i/c.
c) Conduct high risk procedures / specialized tests under the guidance of Department Manager and / or ST i/c.
d) Provide counseling / education to patients and carers to maximize the positive benefits of the delivered therapy.
e) Provide accurate adequate and appropriate speech therapy information to patients and carers in a timely manner.
f) Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely for effective case management.
g) Participate in multi-disciplinary healthcare programmes.
2. Other Professional Duties
a) Participate in the following activities under the direction of Department manager and / or ST i/c:
Collect organize and evaluate clinical information for management use and clinical research.
Provide educational / training and development programs for speech therapy staff and other health professionals.
Develop treatment protocols guidelines and standards.
b) Conduct training for speech therapy students.
3. Managerial and Administrative Duties
a) Ensure smooth day-to-day operation of the speech therapy service in an institution.
b) Manage and monitor the work of supporting staff.
4. Quality and Risk Management
a) Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
b) Comply with the legal requirement occupational safety and health requirements established policies and practice standards in daily practice.
5. Knowledge and Skills
a) Maintain effective working relationship with other health professionals.
b) Demonstrate professional and ethical conducts in all job-related activities and compliance to legal requirements occupational safety and health requirements policies and practice standards.
c) Organize and prioritize work assignments to ensure optimal performance in his/her own duties.
6. Training and Development
a) Participate in in-service training programs.
b) Maintain professional development.
Entry Requirements:
1.
A degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from a local university or equivalent.
2.
(a) Grade E in English Language (Syllabus B) and Chinese Language in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination or equivalent.
OR
(b) Level 2 in English Language and Chinese Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education or equivalent.
3.
Fluency in written English and Chinese as well as spoken English and Cantonese.
Preferred Attributes / Exposure:
1.
With experience in managing adult communication and swallowing disorders.
2.
Communication skill.
3.
Empathy.
4.
Commitment to patient care.
5.
Leadership.
6.
Interpersonal skills.
Remarks:
1.
Please refer to for Notes to Applicants.
2.
Applicants who are expected to graduate on or before 31 December 2025 may also apply. If selected their appointment will be subject to their having satisfied all the appointment requirements.
3.
For fresh graduate whose final year transcripts are not available please attach school examination results of all school years currently available for reference.
4.
Preference will be given to candidates who are members of the Register of Speech Therapists accredited by the Department of Health.
Please submit on-line application on or before 15 September 2025. For enquiries please telephone 2255 6641.
Employment Type
Full Time
