Senior Speech & Language Therapist / Teiripeoir Urlabhra & Teanga, Sinsearach

Sinsearach Teiripeoir Urlabhra & Teanga- Painéal Sealadach - 1.1 WTE available

Main Duties & Responsibilities

· To be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive quality Speech & Language service to patients with communication and swallowing disorders within the Head & neck oncology /ENT speciality

· Be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment for a wide variety of communication and swallowing disorders across varied client groups i.e. Head & neck oncology, ENT, Acquired neurological disorders

· To assess, diagnosis and treat clients presenting with dysphagia, to use objective assessment tools, i.e., Videofluoroscopy and F.E.E.S.

· To assist in the voice stroboscopy clinic.

· To assist in the Surgical voice restoration service.

· To work as part of various multidisciplinary teams with close liaison with all members of the, ENT and Head & Neck Oncologyteam. To attend team meetings, case conferences etc. To communicate effectively and work cooperatively with members of the multidisciplinary team.

· To liaise with appropriate services, i.e., Community Care, Public Health Nurses, Voluntary Organisations, Support groups, and public bodies.

Education & Training

· Continuing education is an integral part of a Speech and Language Therapist’ career. Maintain and develop professional expertise and knowledge by actively engaging in continuing professional Development e.g. Reflective practice, by attending and providing inservice , to attend conferences, professional courses , keep up to date with recent literature / knowledge, attend Journal Clubs and maintain a continued professional development log.

· To participate in own professional supervision with Speech & Language therapy manager.

· To supervise Basic Grade Speech & Language Therapists.

· Manage, participate and play a key role in the practice education of student therapists and promote and engage in training / teaching / support of student’s medical, nursing, or post graduate dysphagia students.

Administration Duties

· To perform clerical duties in connection with work i.e. maintaining accurate clinical records, statistics and therapy outcome measures.

· To maintain a high standard of record keeping administration and time management skills.

· To be involved in the planning and implementation of audit and research.

· To assist the departmental manager in service planning and to undertake quality initiatives in chosen areas.

· To Deputise for the Speech & Language Therapy Manager.

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General Hospital Duties

· There is a responsibility on all staff to adhere to all hospital guidelines, policies & procedures and best practise. This includes infection control guidelines, waste management, and environmental management etc.

· Co-operating with the maintenance and future development of Information Technology within the Department and the Hospital generally.

· Attend mandatory training and any other recommended training.

· There is a responsibility on all staff to participate in internal and external audit and review as appropriate.

· To work in a manner with due care and attention to safety of self, patients, staff and other persons in the workplace with reference to the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005.

· The post holder is accountable, responsible and has authority for delivering a quality service and ensuring patient safety. The post holder will work within a Risk Management Framework to achieve the HIQA Safer, Better Healthcare Standards and other quality standards as appropriate.

· To report immediately to Line Managers/nominated persons, any accidents or incidents involving patients, staff and/or members of the public in line with hospital policy.

· To comply and be familiar with all hospital policies and procedures and in particular those relating to Safety, Health and Welfare, Infection Control, Hygiene, Risk Management and Decontamination.

· To attend and participate in such meetings and events as may be required from time to time.

To perform/undertake any other duties within the hospital as assigned from time to time by the Speech & Language Therapy Manager, the Chief Executive, or deputy on their behalf.

Please see attached Job Description for further information relating to the post.