Bloomfield Hospital is inviting applications for 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 are also available.
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.
* Be able to make clinical decisions following assessment of complex cases.
* Arrange and carry out assessment and treatment / intervention programmes in line with local policy / guidelines.
* Be able to work collaboratively with the MDT and service users in supporting the management of Decision Making and Capacity Assessments for service users.
* Communicate results of assessments and recommendations to the service user and relevant others as appropriate.
* Document all assessments, diagnoses, treatment / intervention plans, clinical notes, relevant contacts and summaries in accordance with department and professional standards.
* Provide clinical leadership in the day-to-day running of the service by supporting and supervising staff, prioritising and allocating work and promoting positive staff morale.
* Manage, participate and play a key role in the practice education of student therapists and promote and engage in the teaching / training / support / supervision of others as appropriate.
* Engage in planning and performance reviews, as required with the Clinical Director.
* Contribute to service developments by monitoring and evaluating emerging needs and trends in consultation with team members.
* Develop the role of the Senior Speech and Language Therapist and the service e.g. through planning, audit, production of standards, continuing education, quality improvement initiatives and research.
* Be responsible for the coordination and delivery of service in designated area(s).
* Ensure good working practice and adherence to standards of best practice.
* Participate in the control and ordering of clinical equipment.
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 accredited level by IASLT.
* 3 years of full-time post-qualification clinical experience working with adults.
* At least 1 year of full-time experience working within a Neuro-disability setting or a Mental Health setting with adults.
* 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-centred approach to therapy.
Please note we are currently not sponsoring work permits for this role.
For further information please contact a member of our HR Team at 01-4950021 or email hr@bloomfield.ie