Location: Naas, County Kildare, Ireland. Clinical Professionals Salary: As per Company scale. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/embed/rvPuiQ0Nf2Y
Job Summary
Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) 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.
Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare
Company Pension
Comprehensive Induction process
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
Job Objectives
We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the position of Senior Speech and Language Therapist. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role.
This Will Include The Following On a Day-to-day Basis
Live our Mission, Vision and Values
Carrying out assessment and treatment at clinics
Using technical equipment to analyse voice patterns and examine the factors involved in producing speech
Collaborating with service users, family members, carers and other staff in the setting of treatment
Introducing and supporting new ways of working with Staff Teams to prevent future speech and language difficulties
Delivering training to Staff Teams, allowing them to help in the SU’s recovery
Referring SU to other specialists when necessary/ MDT
Liaising with other professionals such as behaviour specialists, psychologists, doctors and ear/nose/throat (ENT) specialists
Keeping detailed clinical notes and drafting reports on client symptoms, treatments and progress
Teaching exercises to help eliminate speech problems
Attending clinics and participating in relevant meetings, case conferences as appropriate
Qualifications
Level 8 Degree in Speech and Language therapy
Must be a 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
4 - 6 years’ experience as a Speech and Language therapist
Ability to effectively and concisely 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
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