Senior Speech - Language Therapist/Pathologist-Speech & Language Therapy

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City - SSMC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical facility in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive services in evaluating and treating communication disorders and lead a team of pathologists. Responsibilities include clinical assessments, managing treatment plans, and ensuring adherence to health regulations. Candidates should possess a relevant Bachelor's degree, at least 4 years of experience, and a national license or membership. Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• NLT 4 years of post-graduate experience in Speech and Hearing Sciences.
• Evidence of specialist knowledge with NLT 1 year demonstrated leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Speech-language pathologists/therapists.
• Assess and treat various speech and language disorders.
• Supervise junior staff and manage service-level workload.

Skills

Speech and Language Assessment

Clinical Reasoning

Team Leadership

Evidence-based Practice

Education

Bachelor's in Speech-language pathology

Master’s in Speech-language pathology

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provides safe, effective, evidence‑based and comprehensive services in the evaluation and treatment of patients with Speech, Language, Cognitive, Fluency, Voice, Swallowing and Feeding Disorders and Associated Communication problems. Responsible for leading a team of Speech‑language pathologists/therapists.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Investigates skills and broad knowledge of evidence‑based and standardized assessments together with sound analytical clinical reasoning skills in order to form a baseline measure or differential diagnosis from which to plan appropriate intervention for various swallowing, speech and language disorders for pediatrics or adults.
• Provides specialist assessment and treatment for various swallowing, speech‑language disorders e.g. Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing, Videostroboscopy, Electropalatography (EPG), Vital Stim therapy, Nasometry, as necessary.
• Assesses complex/undifferentiated abnormalities (e.g. second opinions) and develops the necessary treatment plans.
• Enhances the performance and capability of others through formal and informal interactions and skilled coaching techniques.
• Monitors equipment and device usage, flags any misuse, and authorises maintenance or backing case study to replace faulty items.
• Maintains a necessary inventory of supplies for assigned room or workstation, rotating stock in an orderly fashion and eliminating outdated items.
• Manages and reports shortages of materials to supervisor at the earliest convenience, ordering and approving replenishments when necessary.
• Supervises junior staff and ensures their adherence to rules and policies as applied and implemented in the section/department/facility.
• Maintains a high control over infection, safety and health regulations and ensures that all concerned parties follow the same.
• Participates in the daily management of workload allocation within the specialist area, taking into account changing/competing demands and making decisions about prioritisation of caseloads.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Leads project managing the development of new business cases and/or options appraisals in agreed areas.
• Assists in providing managerial leadership for both clinical and non‑clinical issues through consultation and joint work with all grades of staff within the SLT services.
• Leads and works with the Speech‑language pathology or therapy team to provide an efficient and effective high‑quality service, including but not limited to being involved in the proposal/development and implementation of department/section policies, the annual business plan, the development of future strategies to improve the service, accreditation surveys, audits of services and staff, development and monitoring of performance indicators, compliance with productivity and revenue cycle management targets, etc.
• Manages the Speech‑language pathology or therapy team including objective setting, appraisals, training, duty rosters, annual leave, supervision and reflective practice, delegation of tasks, etc.
• Manages at a service level the efficient workload allocation, making decisions about prioritisation of caseloads.
• Ensures sufficient inventory of equipment and consumables for performance of duties, including ordering and approving replenishments when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• NLT 4 years of post‑graduate experience in the field of Speech and Hearing Sciences or in Speech‑Language Pathology.
• Evidence of specialist knowledge, NLT 1 year demonstrated leadership experience.

Desired:

• N.A.

Educational Qualification:

• Recognised Bachelor’s in Speech‑language pathology or similar accredited course.
• Or BSc in Communication or Psychology or Linguistics and Master’s programme in speech‑language pathology from an accredited educational institution, college or university.
• AND current national licence or membership.
• Preferred: Master’s in Speech‑language pathology or similar accredited course (will reduce 1 year from the required years of experience).

Desired:

• N.A.

ABOUT US

At SSMC, we firmly believe that the human touch is a fundamental part of care. We understand that health care is both an art and a science, running deeper than simply diagnosing and treating those who rely on us. Our SSMC Model of Care puts our patients at the forefront of our purpose and at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that the needs of our patients come first. Every one of our patients receives individualized attention from a multidisciplinary team of experts who collaborate closely to deliver trusted and compassionate care. From the very first point of contact with SSMC, to the moment patients are back home, we ensure speciality‑specific care at every stage and in every interaction. As one of the largest tertiary hospitals in the UAE, SSMC provides access to specialist medical treatments and advanced diagnostics, with a commitment to becoming a Destination Medical Center in the UAE and wider region.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) is the largest tertiary hospital in the UAE and serves to elevate the provision of health care services in the nation under the mandate of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.

Supported by the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities available, SSMC offers care in 44 specialties. A team of locally and internationally trained medical, clinical and administrative professionals work seamlessly together, which promotes comprehensive interdisciplinary learning, allowing SSMC to become a leading hub for integrated patient‑centric medical services in the region.

As the region’s leading tertiary facility, SSMC has 742 patient beds, 18 operating theatres, and includes a hybrid operating room, 26‑bed neonatal intensive care unit, and the UAE’s largest pathology lab.