OverviewLocation: Naas, County Kildare, IrelandSalary: As per Company scaleYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/embed/rvPuiQ0Nf2YNua 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.BenefitsCompany PensionComprehensive Induction processContinuous Professional DevelopmentFantastic development & career opportunitiesLife Assurance/Death-in-ServicePaid Maternity/Paternity LeaveEducation AssistanceEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Bike to work SchemeRefer/Retain a friend bonusDiscounts with Retailers - NationwideJob ObjectivesWe 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.Responsibilities (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 service users to other specialists when necessary/ MDT.Liaising with other professionals such as behaviour specialists, psychologists, doctors and 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.QualificationsLevel 8 Degree in Speech and Language TherapyMust be a registered member of CORU.Qualification in FEDS (Feeding Eating Drinking Swallowing) assessment, treatment and care planning across the above populations.KnowledgeKnowledge of standards and legislation relevant to the area.Experience4 - 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.SkillsStrong leadership skills.Strong problem-solving skills and judgementMaking 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.Attachment: Speech and Language Therapist.pdf
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