OverviewClinical Specialist, Speech and Language Therapist in Stroke within the Speech and Language Department of St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of treatment and intervention programmes for patients with communication and swallowing disorders, leadership in clinical practice, and coordination of specialist services.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment programmes for patients with communication and swallowing disorders.Make specialist clinical decisions for complex cases.Develop and maintain high standards of clinical practice within the stroke service.Manage a clinical caseload and ensure high standard assessment and management.Ensure patient privacy, dignity and professional standards.Collaborate with multidisciplinary team, maintaining effective communication.Keep abreast of research and practice developments through seminars, conferences and postgraduate courses.Communicate with national and international clinical specialists to advance practice.Act as a resource for other clinicians regarding complex cases.Serve on and advise relevant committees.Undertake additional responsibilities consistent with the role.Working PracticeCollaborate with the Speech & Language Therapist Manager and multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective service delivery.Build and maintain relationships with regional Speech & Language Therapists and other health professionals.Promote changes in work practices, procedures, techniques or technology to improve practice.Contribute to resource management and business planning.Advise on optimal functioning of the service and development within the department.Assist in setting and monitoring clinical standards, policies, procedures, quality control and audit.Build relationships with other regional services and agencies.Undertake other responsibilities as agreed with the manager.Research ParticipationMaintain knowledge of current literature and evidence, integrating it into practice.Monitor and evaluate intervention effectiveness using evidence‑based practice and outcome measures, modifying practice accordingly.Develop and update clinical guidelines in alignment with evidence and professional body guidance.Demonstrate evidence‑based practice through clinical reasoning and decision‑making.Education & DevelopmentIdentify personal and professional development needs and pursue formal and informal learning opportunities.Analyse and apply learning from CPD activities relevant to practice.Act as a supportive specialist team leader.Participate in supervision with the Speech and Language Therapist Manager.Engage in continuing professional development and knowledge dissemination through events, conferences and publications.Mentor student therapists and participate in teaching and training.Organise journal clubs, academic and clinical case presentations.Participate in planning and performance management reviews with the manager.Maintain a continuous professional development log.Professional Practice & Clinical ResourceRepresent the SLT profession within SVUH and externally.Promote initiatives to advance professional standards.Apply knowledge of professional bodies, healthcare services and international developments.Understand legislation relevant to the practice area.Respect scope of practice of all team members.Seek support when necessary.Advocate for colleagues.Act as clinical adviser to colleagues, students and other professionals.Provide expertise on a regional and national basis.Contribute to organisational initiatives and steering groups.Disseminate evidence‑based practice through presentations and publications.Health and SafetyParticipate in mandatory and recommended training programmes.Comply with hospital and community policies on fire, health & safety, risk management, freedom of information, confidentiality, radiation safety and dignity.Report near misses, hazards and accidents appropriately.Work safely, caring for self and others.Keep current with departmental and hospital standards, guidelines and protocols.Identify and address risk management issues.Promote a culture of diversity and respect.Administrative ResponsibilitiesCoordinate and deliver service in designated area, ensuring best practice.Review and evaluate the service, identifying needs and improvement opportunities.Assist in service development, policy implementation.Maintain accurate records and provide reports as required.Engage in service audit and demonstrate achievement of objectives and KPIs.Deputise for the manager when required.Engage in relevant technological developments.Organise and maintain clinical equipment.Remain informed of developments within the Irish Health Service.
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