Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Chime The National Charity for Deaf & Hard of Hearing People; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chime The National Charity for Deaf & Hard of Hearing People is seeking a Senior Speech & Language Therapist to lead a Deaf Specialist MDT. You will assess, diagnose and treat Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and families, ensuring high-quality intervention and clinical governance.

You will work with colleagues across services to implement strategic priorities, contribute to policy development, and mentor staff while promoting best clinical practices in a collaborative, client-centered

Qualifications

• Qualified in Speech and Language Therapy; CORU registered; IASLT eligibility.
• Minimum 3 years post graduate clinical experience; senior level.
• Experience working with Deaf children and families desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and families.
• Collaborate with MDT; communicate results to clients and families.
• Maintain clinical records and participate in case conferences and MDT meetings.
• Develop policies, procedures, and guidelines with Director of Specialist Services.
• Engage in professional development and supervise students and staff.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Supervision/mentoring

Assistive technology awareness

CPD/continuing education

Experience with children and families

Education

Qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

CORU registration

IASLT eligibility

Job description

Senior Speech & Language Therapist for Deaf Specialist Multi-Disciplinary Team

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

To work as a senior member of Chime’s multi-disciplinary team providing services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, families and young adults, including clinical assessments and interventions, and to maintain and develop the professional knowledge base and professional practice within key areas of knowledge, in relation to management of Deafchildren and young people with communication difficulties.

This role is based on Chime’s new Strategic Plan. The organisation’s objective is to provide comprehensive range of services Nationwide to children and families from diagnosis to adulthood that enables Deaf and Hard of Hearing children to reach their full potential. The Senior Speech and Language Therapist will be required to establish organisational priorities at a strategic level and provide a results-focused input into the organisation in order to achieve this objective.The aim of Chime is to provide services in a holistic-focused and client-centred approach.

Key Requirements

Professional/ Clinical

The Senior Speech & Language Therapist will:

• Be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment / intervention programmes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and families according to professional standards.
• Arrange and carry out assessment and treatment / intervention programmes in appropriate settings in line with local policy / guidelines and professional standards.
• Communicate results of assessments and recommendations to the clients and relevant others as appropriate.
• Document all assessment, diagnosis, treatment / intervention plans, clinical notes, relevant contacts and summaries, and collaborate with children, family, carers and other staff in goal setting and treatment / intervention planning.
• Foster close working relationships with colleagues and other relevant professionals.
• Provide support and information in relation to communication and / or feeding, eating, drinking and swallowing disorders etc. to children and relevant others.
• Attend clinics and participate in meetings, case conferences, as agreed with the Director of Specialist Services or another nominated individual.
• Maintain professional standards of practice.
• In conjunction with the Director of Specialist Services, the MDT and the wider organisation contribute to the development and implementation of procedures, policies and guidelines while adhering to existing standards and protocols.
• Actively engage in team-based performance management, where appropriate.
• Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation.
• Collaborate with the members of the MDT, Director of Specialist Services and their wider Chime colleagues.
• Seek advice and assistance from the Director of Specialist Services with any assigned cases or issues that prove to be beyond the scope of his / her professional competence in line with principles of best practice and clinical governance.
• Operate within the scope of Speech & Language Therapy practice as set out by the Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapists.
• Participate in and develop activities which support Health Promotion.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Director of Specialist Services or a nominated delegate.
• Participate in Certified ISL Training supported by the organisation.

Administrative

The Senior Speech & Language Therapist will, in consultation with the Clinical Lead, MDT, Director of Specialist Services:

• Keep up-to-date administrative records, reports and statistics.
• Be responsible for organisation and maintenance of own clinical equipment.
• Participate in the planning and development of Chime’s Speech & Language Therapy Service.
• Participate in the review, evaluation and audit of Chime Speech and Language Therapy services, identifying changing needs and opportunities to improve services.
• Make the most efficient and effective use of developments in Information Technology.

Education & Training

The Senior Speech & Language Therapist will:

• Participate in mandatory and recommended training programmes in accordance with organisational guidelines.
• Maintain continuing professional development e.g. by attending in-service events, training courses, conferences and involvement in research.
• Engage in reflective practice, support / supervision with designated SLT supervisor(s) / manager.
• Engage in planning and performance reviews as required with the Director of Specialist Services.

Senior Speech and Language Qualifications:

Professional Qualifications, Experience

• Qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Experience working with Children and Families.
• Current registration with CORU.
• Evidence of eligibility for membership of IASLT.
• Minimum 3 years post graduate clinical professional experience with at least 1 year’s experience working at Senior level.
• Experience in management of behaviours that challenge.
• Experience of Interdisciplinary teamwork.
• An interest or knowledge /skills in Assistive Technology.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Experience of working with Deaf children and their families is desirable.
• Experience in the role of clinical supervision for students and staff members is desirable.
• Experience of working with CDNTs/Primary Care is desirable.
• Experience of running training/webinars is desirable.

Location

This role is primarily based in Dublin, although will require some travel.