Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist
Nua Healthcare Services 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 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.
Candidates must be highly motivated and creative, with a passion for engaging with Service Users on a daily basis and contributing to enriching their lives.
Job Objectives:
* Live our Mission, Vision and Values.
* Carry out assessment and treatment at clinics.
* Use technical equipment to analyse voice patterns and examine the factors involved in producing speech.
* Collaborate with service users, family members, carers and other staff in the setting of treatment.
* Introduce and support new ways of working with Staff Teams to prevent future speech and language difficulties.
* Deliver training to Staff Teams, allowing them to help in the SU's recovery.
* Refer SU to other specialists when necessary/ MDT.
* Liaise with other professionals such as behaviour specialists, psychologists, doctors and ear/nose/throat (ENT) specialists.
* Keep detailed clinical notes and draft reports on client symptoms, treatments and progress.
* Teach exercises to help eliminate speech problems.
* Attend clinics and participate in relevant meetings, case conferences as appropriate.
Skills Requirement:
* Qualification: Level 8 Degree in Speech and Language therapy.
* Registered member of CORU.
* Qualification in FEDS (Feeding Eating Drinking Swallowing) assessment, treatment and care planning across the above populations.
Knowledge:
* Knowledge of standards and legislation relevant to the area.
Experience:
* Ability to effectively communicate with team members, management, external contractors, and any other key business relationships.
Skills:
* Strong leadership skills.
* Strong problem-solving skills and judgement.
* Making critical decisions and recommendations.
* Capable of working within a fast-paced and flexible team.
* Good listener and open to learning from others.
* Excellent organisational skills / self-motivation / self-starter.
* Excellent verbal and written communication and IT skills.
* Dedicated, reliable and flexible approach to work.
Benefits:
* Company Pension.
* Continuous Professional Development.
* Fantastic development & career opportunities.
* Life Assurance/Death-in-Service.
* Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave.
* Education Assistance.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Bike to work Scheme.
* Refer/Retain a friend bonus.
* Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide.