Job Summary
1. Live our Mission, Vision and Values.
2. Carrying out assessment and treatment at clinics.
3. Using technical equipment to analyse voice patterns and examine the factors involved in producing speech.
4. Collaborating with service users, family members, carers and other staff in the setting of treatment.
5. Introducing and supporting new ways of working with Staff Teams to prevent future speech and language difficulties.
6. Delivering training to Staff Teams, allowing them to help in the SU’s recovery.
7. Referring SU to other specialists when necessary/ MDT.
8. Liaising with other professionals such as behaviour specialists, psychologists, doctors and ear/nose/throat (ENT) specialists.
9. Keeping detailed clinical notes and drafting reports on client symptoms, treatments and progress.
10. Teaching exercises to help eliminate speech problems.
11. Attending clinics and participating in relevant meetings, case conferences as appropriate.
The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder will be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post.
Job Objectives
Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs.
We are committed to providing each individual we support with personalised care, and we encourage and facilitate their involvement throughout utilising associated decision-making processes where appropriate. Nua Healthcare’s multidisciplinary team has a broad range of clinical professionals such as Clinical Directors, Consultant Psychiatrists, Nurses from a psychiatric background, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Behaviour
We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the position of Speech and Language Therapist. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role.
Skills Requirement
12. Level 8 Degree in Speech and Language therapy
13. Must be a registered member of CORU.
14. Ability to effectively and concisely communicate with team members, management, external contractors, and any other key business relationships.
15. Qualification in FEDS (Feeding Eating Drinking Swallowing) assessment, treatment and care planning across the above populations.
Benefits
16. Company Pension
17. Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
18. Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
19. Education Assistance
20. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
21. Working hours over a 7 day roster involving shift work
22. Continuous Professional Development
23. Fantastic development & career opportunities
24. Bike to work Scheme
25. Refer a friend bonus
26. Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide
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