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Basic or Senior Speech and Language Therapist, Dublin
Client: Bloomfield Hospital
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: f9d1ba9fa20c
Job Views: 15
Posted: 21.01.2025
Expiry Date: 07.03.2025
Job Description:
Bloomfield Hospital is inviting applications for Basic or Senior Speech and Language Therapist to play an integral role in a friendly, dynamic, and supportive multi-disciplinary team and significantly contribute to mental health.
Reports to: Clinical Director
Work Location: Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham Dublin 16, Ireland
Mode of Working: On-site
Contract: Permanent, full-time. Part-time hours can be discussed.
Working Hours: 37 hours weekly (for full-time)
Responsibilities:
* Conducting assessments to identify speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
* Designing and implementing individualized therapy plans based on assessment results.
* Providing therapy sessions to clients, both one-on-one and in group settings, using evidence-based techniques.
* Evaluating, monitoring, and documenting client progress, adjusting therapy plans as needed.
* Collaborating with families, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure consistent and holistic care.
* Participating in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.
* Making clinical decisions following assessment of complex cases.
* Arranging and carrying out assessment and treatment/intervention programmes in line with local policy/guidelines.
* Working collaboratively with the MDT and service users in supporting the management of decision-making and Capacity Assessments for service users.
* Communicating results of assessments and recommendations to the service user and relevant others as appropriate.
* Documenting all assessments, diagnoses, treatment/intervention plans, clinical notes, relevant contacts, and summaries following department and professional standards.
* Providing clinical leadership in the day-to-day running of the service by supporting and supervising staff, prioritizing and allocating work, and promoting positive staff morale.
* Managing, participating, and playing a key role in the practice education of student therapists and promoting and engaging in the teaching/training/support/supervision of others as appropriate.
* Engaging in planning and performance reviews, as required with the Clinical Director.
* Contributing to service developments by monitoring and evaluating emerging needs and trends in consultation with team members.
* Developing the role of the Senior Speech and Language Therapist and the service through planning, audit, production of standards, continuing education, quality improvement initiatives, and research.
* Being responsible for the coordination and delivery of service in designated area(s).
* Ensuring good working practice and adherence to standards of best practice.
* Participating in the control and ordering of clinical equipment.
Candidate Requirements:
* Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
* Registered with CORU as a Speech and Language Therapist in Ireland.
* Dysphagia qualification to an accredited level by IASLT or an equivalent level.
* Minimum of 2 years full-time post-qualification clinical experience working with adults.
* At least 1 year experience working with adults with acquired disorders.
* Clinical proficiency in the assessment and treatment of adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties.
* Strong understanding of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions relevant to the role.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills.
* Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Compassionate and patient-centered approach to therapy.
* Experience working within a Neuro-disability setting or a Mental Health setting with adults.
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