SENIOR SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST
FULL TIME AND PART TIME POST
We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic
individuals to join our team for the position of Speech and Language
Therapist. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary
training and development in line with the role. Candidates must be
highly motivated, creative and experienced with a passion for engaging
with clients on a daily basis. Candidates must be self-driven, focused
and diverse.
THE COMPANY
Nua Healthcare specialises in providing Residential care, Community
outreach and Day services to adults and children with complex support
requirements on both the Intellectual Disability and Mental Health
spectrums. We pride ourselves in providing true person-centred care
for individuals in their own home or in appropriate community based
care facilities.
SELECTION PROCESS
* Competency based interview against criteria for the role
* Competency Framework Evaluation conducted against role
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Carrying out assessment and treatment at clinics
* Collaborating with service users, family members, carers and other
staff in the setting of treatment.
* Attend MDT?s
* Using technical equipment to analyse voice patterns and examine
the factors involved in producing speech.
* 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 SU to other specialists when necessary/ MDT
* Liaising with other professionals such as behaviour specialists,
psychologists, doctors and ear/nose/throat (ENT) specialists.
* Keeping detailed clinical notes and drafting reports on client
symptoms, treatments and progress.
* Teaching exercises to help eliminate speech problems.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* Degree in Speech and Language therapy
* Must be a registered member of CORU.
DESIRABLE:
* 3 years? experience working in residential setting
* L?mh Trainer
* Qualified to complete swallow assessments
IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POST; PLEASE SEND YOUR CV ALONG WITH A
COVER LETTER, TO THE RECRUITMENT DEPARTMENT, BY EMAIL TO **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**. A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE ROLE IS AVAILABLE UPON
REQUEST.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
