Speech Therapist

• To provide evaluation and treatment to patients of all ages with speech, language, cognitive-communicative, voice and swallowing disorders. He/ She will assume delegated responsibility for delivering clinical governance and service development including settling priorities for this area of service in collaboration with their line manager.

  • The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner providing highly specialized Speech and language therapy services on a caseload of clients with complex needs. A significant proportion of these clients will use Arabic as their first language and possibly English as an additional language (EAL).
  • He/ She will be expected to manage their own caseload, providing second opinions and specialist advice. He/ She will work alongside multidisciplinary staff to ensure highly specialist therapy programs and care plans are in place for the clients under their care.
  • He/ She will be expected o lad collaborative working with patients/ clients, parents/ cares, in planning and delivery of services.
  • The post holder will participate in team meetings, routinely leading audit and research projects, they will plan, deliver and evaluate specialist training to other professional and patients / cares on all aspects of swallowing, speech, language and communication.

Undertake duties in accordance with the philosophy, business practices and policies of NMCRH-KC, and practicing within the standards and ethics of the Speech and Language therapist profession.

• Working as a professional member of a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team and actively participating in team meetings.

  • Effectively communicating with staff members, health professionals, clients and family with regards to provision of services.
  • Contributing to, and participating in, education programs for residents, relatives and staff of NMCRH-KC.
  • Participating in continuing education and courses updating Speech and Language therapy techniques and information.
  • Ensuring Speech and Language therapy treatments are based on sound evidence of benefit.
  • Ensuring all adverse clinical events are recorded and reported.
  • Assisting in the on-going maintenance of a safe work place through involvement in the implementation of safe systems of work.
  • Identifying and reporting hazards in the workplace.
  • Participating in NMCRH-KC Quality Management System and commitment to processes of continuous improvement activities, including auditing, surveys and needs analysis.
  • Other duties as directed by the HOD or the Medical team.
  • Is expected to hold an appropriate qualification and be registered with their professional and/or statutory registration/authorizing professional organizations. SLP’s are also required to hold a license from the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD).
  • Must maintain and update professional knowledge and skills to screen, assess and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders.
  • If the SLP has a dual qualification that includes Audiology he / she may screen, evaluate the hearing status of the residents.
  • Must develop and implement linguistically and culturally appropriate strategies and tools to work with patients.
  • Must engage in at least the following appropriate strategies to manage Arabic first language speakers:

• Demonstrate knowledge and skill sufficient to analyze and manage the phonetics, linguistics and social use of the Arabic language parameters (cf. dialectically relevant to at least Emirati national citizens);

• Engage the services of a suitably trained translator.

  • Quality, Health, Safety and Security:

Adheres to the requirements of the Environment Health and Safety Management System

• Adheres to the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines and Infection Control Guidelines.

  • Understands and adheres to emergency preparedness, fire safety and code policies/plans.
  • Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements
  • Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities
  • Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures
  • Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports
  • Comply with Waste management procedures and policies
  • Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs

Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems

• Graduate from an approved College or University in Language Therapy.

  • Current license in country of origin with HAAD license to practice in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience of practice in speech and language therapy.
  • Excellent command of oral and written English. Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential.
  • Ability to work in cordial conditions in group practice in a hospital set up and as a member of a team.
  • Knowledge of the range and type of services available for aged/disabled person.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to review procedures and implement new models of service delivery to satisfy client and organizational requirements.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality outcomes and ability to consult with staff regarding continuous improvement.
  • Sound computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.