Overview
Applications are invited for the position of Staff grade Speech & Language Therapist in the Speech & Language Therapist Department of St Vincent’s University Hospital.
Reference: HR26137
Job Nature: Full Time Permanent
Job Location: St Vincent's University Hospital
Grade: Speech & Language Therapist
Key Responsibilities
Be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment/intervention programmes for patients with communication and/or disorders of oro-pharyngeal swallowing function and feeding ability according to professional standards
Communicate results of assessments and recommendations to the patient and relevant others as appropriate
Document all assessments, diagnosis, treatment/intervention plans, clinical notes, relevant contacts and summaries in accordance with department and professional standards
Collaborate with patients, families, carers and other staff in goal setting and treatment/intervention planning
Liaise with all disciplines involved with direct patient care so that all facets of patient care are planned and co-ordinated
Provide guidance and support to patients, families and/or carers in conjunction with other disciplines
Attend clinics and participate in meetings, case conferences, ward rounds etc. as appropriate
Represent the department/profession/team at meetings and conferences as designated
Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of standards /strategies for quality improvement and outcome measurement and adhere to existing standards and protocols
Manage a caseload effectively including prioritisation, time management and efficient use of service delivery models
Participate in and collaborate with research initiated or supported by others
Actively engage in team based performance management, where appropriate
Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation
Seek advice and assistance from supervisor/manager with any assigned cases or issues that prove to be beyond scope of his/her professional competence in line with principles of best practice and clinical governance
Operate within the scope of practice as set out by the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists
Participate in the clinical education of Speech and Language Therapy students as appropriate
Participate in and develop activates which support Health Promotion
Carry out other duties as assigned by the Speech and Language Therapist Manager
Education and Training
Participate in mandatory and recommended training programmes in accordance with departmental/organisational guidelines
Maintain continuing professional development as approved by the Speech and Language Therapist Manager e.g. by attending in-service meetings, training courses, conferences and involvement in research etc.
Engage in support/supervision with designated supervisor/manager
Provide teaching/training/supervision to others (e.g. to staff, students, patients, carers etc.) as appropriate
Attend practice educator courses as required
Participate in the performance management/personal development planning/ CPD processes as required with the Speech and Language Therapist Manager
Maintain a continuous professional development (CPD) folder/online log in accordance with departmental and IASLT guidelines
Health & Safety
Adhere to hospital policies in relation to fire, health & safety, risk management, Freedom of Information, patient confidentiality, radiation safety and dignity in the workplace.
Document appropriately and report any near misses, hazards and accidents and bring to the attention of the relevant person(s)
Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others
Keep up-to-date with all departmental and hospital standards, policies, guidelines and protocols
Administrative
Keep up- to- date administrative records, reports and statistics as required by the Speech and Language Therapist Manager
Participate in review, evaluation and audit of Speech and Language Therapy services regularly, identifying changing needs and opportunities to improve services
Be responsible for organisation and maintenance of clinical equipment
Keep up to date with organisational developments within the Irish Health Service
Support a culture in the workplace that values diversity
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