Letterkenny University Hospital is an acute general and maternity hospital delivering a patient-centred, quality-driven service and a wide range of diagnostic and support services. LUH is a teaching hospital with links to the University of Galway, the Royal College of Surgeons, The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, and the Atlantic Technological University. Undergraduate Nurse, Midwifery, and AHP training and clinical placements are also provided at the hospital along with postgraduate opportunities.
Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Professional/ Clinical:
* Assist in the ongoing functioning and organisation of the Speech and Language Therapy service on LUH campus under the guidance of the Speech and Language Therapist Manager.
* Maintain high standards of clinical practice and knowledge within the SLT service.
* Conduct assessments, diagnoses, and develop treatment/intervention programmes for service users in line with professional standards.
* Develop expertise in issues related to communication and swallowing for designated service users, ensuring professional standards are maintained.
* Arrange and carry out assessments and treatments in appropriate settings, such as departments or wards, following local policies.
* Communicate assessment results and recommendations to service users and relevant parties.
* Document all care appropriately, adhering to departmental and professional standards.
* Collaborate with service users, families, carers, and team members in goal setting and treatment planning.
* Provide clinical leadership, supervise staff, and support day-to-day service operations.
* Participate in team activities, meetings, case conferences, and interdisciplinary projects.
* Contribute to policy and procedure development in collaboration with the Speech & Language Therapist Manager.
* Maintain confidentiality, ethics, and legislative compliance.
* Seek guidance on complex cases from the Speech & Language Therapist Manager.
* Operate within the scope of practice as set by CORU and the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists.
* Engage in health and wellbeing promotion activities.
* Participate in instrumental swallow evaluations, such as Videofluoroscopy and FEES clinics, as appropriate.
* Manage caseloads effectively, prioritising patient needs and resource management.
* Contribute to database, audit, and shared care systems.
* Monitor and evaluate treatment effectiveness and appropriateness.
* Represent the SLT service in meetings and project work.
* Participate in risk management and incident reporting.
Education and Training:
* Engage in mandatory and ongoing professional development activities.
* Maintain and develop expertise through CPD, conferences, and courses.
* Participate in supervising students and promoting training activities.
* Attend supervision and performance reviews.
Health & Safety:
* Adhere to policies, procedures, and legislation ensuring safe practice.
* Report hazards, incidents, and near misses appropriately.
* Work safely, respecting safety protocols, including lone working policies.
* Be aware of risk management issues and promote a culture of safety and respect.
* Support sustainable practices in energy, water, and waste management.
Administrative:
* Coordinate and deliver services in designated areas.
* Contribute to policy development, monitoring, and planning.
* Prepare reports and statistics as required.
* Ensure adherence to best practice and quality standards.
* Assist in service development and policy implementation.
* Maintain confidentiality and accurate records.
* Participate in audits and reviews, and deputise for the manager when needed.
* Assist with equipment and supplies management.
* Engage with technological developments relevant to the service.
* Stay informed about developments in the Irish Health Service.
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