Clinical Specialist Speech & Language TherapistWTE 1.0 (Grade Code 3025) New development Consultant led Neuro-rehabilitation service (as part of the Neuro-rehabilitation Strategy and Managed Clinical Rehabilitation Network (MCRN), in The Royal Hospital Donnybrook (RHD). The RHD provides Sub-Acute, Stroke, Respite, Continuing Care, Neurological and General Rehabilitation services to adults, along with a busy Day Hospital under the direction of both rehabilitation and geriatric consultants. The RHD is an independent, voluntary, charitable organization. This RHD Neuro-rehabilitation service is upgrading and expanding to 18 inpatient rehabilitation beds with the exciting development of 10 new RHD positions (8.2 WTE), as part of the MCRN and the overall implementation of the Neuro-rehabilitation Strategy. Reporting Relationship The post holder will report to and receive direct clinical supervision from the Speech and Language Therapist, in The Royal Hospital Donnybrook. Purpose of the post: The Speech & Language Therapy Clinical Specialist will: Provide a specialist Speech & Language Therapy service for this patient population. Act as a resource and provide expert opinion, advice and guidance to Speech & Language Therapy colleagues and other healthcare professionals. Participate in the development of the strategic direction of the Speech & Language Therapy service in conjunction with relevant agencies and stakeholders. Develop local policies and care pathways within the specialist area. The successful candidate will: Function as an effective member of the Speech & Language Therapy team and the Adult Neuro-Rehabilitation team based at the Royal Hospital Donnybrook, with the aim of ensuring optimum service delivery to patients requiring rehabilitation for acquired disorders of communication and swallowing. Provideadvanced clinical knowledge and expertise in the Neuro-Rehabilitation Service. Provide leadership for Neuro Rehabilitation both within the hospital and nationally- leading and managing service improvement and development, including policy development and implementation to ensure that patients continue to receive a safe, high quality evidence-based service. Provide supervision to Staff Grade and Senior Speech & Language Therapists. Where appropriate, to provide peer and inter-disciplinary supervision. Participate in facilitating pre-registration practice education (student placements). Assist the Speech and Language Therapist Manager in department service development, including policy development and implementation Eligibility Criteria Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Statutory Registration, Qualifications and Experience Candidates for appointment must: Be registered as a Speech & Language Therapist by the Speech & Language Therapy Registration Board at CORU Or Satisfy the conditions set out in the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (amended 2019), and must submit proof of application for registration with the Speech & Language Therapy Registration Board at CORU. Acceptable proof is correspondence from the Speech & Language Therapy Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration. And Have 5 years full time (or equivalent) years full time post qualification Speech & Language Therapy experience of which 4 years must be consecutive in the required area of specialism. And Demonstrate a proven record of clinical excellence in the specialism And Professional Development and Practice Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the required area of specialism, in the form of post-graduate qualifications or relevant courses. And Candidates must demonstrate achievement in the areas of clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, practice development, teaching and research. And Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, management, leadership and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office Annual registration Practitioners must maintain annual registration on Speech & Language Therapy Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapy Registration Board at CORU. And Confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact Rosanne Staveley, Speech and Language Therapy Manager A full job description is available on request from Human Resources Dept., The Royal Hospital Donnybrook. Closing date for applications is 22nd December 2024. Applications via link, or in writing enclosing current CV to Human Resources Department, The Royal Hospital Donnybrook, Morehampton Road, Dublin 4 D04 HX40. Skills: Neuro Rehab Leadership/Management Skills Interpersonal Skills Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme HSE Employer Free Parking Onsite