- Conducting assessments to identify speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
- Designing and implementing individualized therapy plans based on assessment results.
- Providing therapy sessions to clients, both one-on-one and in group settings, using evidence-based techniques.
- Evaluating, monitoring, and documenting client progress, adjusting therapy plans as needed.
- Collaborating with families, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure consistent and holistic care.
- Participating in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.
- Be able to make clinical decisions following assessment of complex cases.
- Arrange and carry out assessment and treatment/intervention programmes in line with local policy/guidelines.
- Be able to work collaboratively with the MDT and service users in supporting the management of decision-making and capacity assessments for service users.
- Communicate results of assessments and recommendations to the service user and relevant others as appropriate.
- Document all assessments, diagnoses, treatment/intervention plans, clinical notes, relevant contacts, and summaries per department and professional standards.
- Provide clinical leadership in the day-to-day running of the service by supporting and supervising staff, prioritizing and allocating work, and promoting positive staff morale.
- Manage, participate, and play a key role in the practice education of student therapists and promote and engage in the teaching / training / support / supervision of others as appropriate.
- Engage in planning and performance reviews, as required with the Clinical Director.
- Contribute to service developments by monitoring and evaluating emerging needs and trends in consultation with team members.
- Develop the role of the Senior Speech and Language Therapist and the service e.g. through planning, audit, production of standards, continuing education, quality improvement initiatives and research.
- Be responsible for the coordination and delivery of service in designated area(s).
- Ensure good working practice and adherence to standards of best practice.
- Participate in the control and ordering of clinical equipment.
- Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
- Registered with CORU as a Speech and Language Therapist in Ireland.
- Dysphagia qualification to accredited level by IASLT.
- 3 years of full-time post-qualification clinical experience working with adults.
- At least 1 year of full-time experience working within a Neuro-disability or Mental Health setting with adults.
- Clinical proficiency in the assessment and treatment of adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties
- Strong understanding of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions relevant to the role.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to therapy.
Senior Speech and Language Therapist - Dublin, Ireland - Bloomfield Mental Health Services
Description
Bloomfield Hospital is inviting applications for Senior Speech and Language Therapist for a permanent full-time role.
Reports to: Clinical Director
Work Location: Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham Dublin 16, Ireland
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time
Working hours: 37 hours a week
Mode of Working: On-site
About Bloomfield:
Bloomfield Hospital provides a spectrum of neuropsychiatric services to adults with a range of severe and enduring mental health needs such as Alzheimer`s, Parkinson`s, and Huntington`s Diseases, as well as individuals with early onset dementias, schizophrenia and mood disorders.
We are the only facility in Ireland that provides a high level of specialized care for people with Huntington's disease. We also provide specialist palliative care to individuals with mental health needs.
In Bloomfield Hospital there is a focus on creating a therapeutic environment by using recovery-oriented clinical practices and therapeutic interventions which are evidence-based to enable and support patients to achieve their highest level of functioning and quality of life.
This care is delivered through a Multidisciplinary Team including colleagues in Psychiatry, Psychology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language, Dietetics, Physiotherapy, and General Practice.
Bloomfield Hospital is a 123-bed in-patient mental health service, registered as an approved centre with the Mental Health Commission.
We have over 200 multidisciplinary team members delivering the highest standards of care in a friendly and inclusive workplace.
Responsibilities:
Requirements :
The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post that may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.