Speech and Language Therapy Assistant - Temporary, Full- timeDublin, IrelandFull Time, Temporary PanelConversational EnglishWho We AreThe National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) provides Complex Specialist Rehabilitation services to patients who, as a result of an accident, illness or injury, have acquired a physical or cognitive disability and require a specialist programme of rehabilitation.
Backed by over 60 years of experience, clinical expertise, and a solid reputation for excellence, the NRH provides patients with every opportunity to meet their rehabilitation goals through personalised treatment plans delivered by its team.
DescriptionINTERNAL/EXTERNAL COMPETITION Temporary, Full-time Speech and Language Therapy Assistant The NRH Speech and Language Therapy team is recruiting Speech and Language Therapy Assistants (SLTAs) to join the team.
The SLTA supports clinical and administrative duties under the direction of the SLT staff and manager.
The SLT team serves adults and children who have acquired communication and swallowing difficulties at the NRH, across inpatient and outpatient programmes.
Applications are invited for the above post from suitably qualified persons. The candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms, possess:
Experience of working in a health/social care environmentA mature and flexible approach to supporting both clinical and administrative workExcellent IT skills with a good knowledge of Microsoft OfficeExperience and skills in working in a teamInterest in working with people with acquired communication and swallowing needsA caring and understanding approachHighly motivated with excellent interpersonal and organisational skillsQualification in Speech and Language Therapy AssistantAn interest or knowledge/skills in assistive technologyAn interest in the rehabilitation process following acquired brain injury and spinal cord injuryQualifications in childcare or health and social careApplicants for the above posts should submit a letter of application and Curriculum Vitae to arrive no later than 12 noon Friday 11th April, to Ruta Makangila, Human Resource Department or via email to ruta@****** Job descriptions are available for the post on request from Ruta Makangila, HR department. Shortlisting may be carried out based on the information supplied in your CV.
The criteria for shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined above.
Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward for the next stage of the selection process. A panel for permanent and temporary Speech & Language Therapy Assistant roles will be formed from those interviewed. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and support a smoke-free workplace policy.
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