Speech Therapist

NHG Health Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NHG Health Group in Singapore is seeking a Speech Therapist to deliver clinical services across designated disciplines. You will develop competencies in geriatics, ICU, ENT, rehabilitation, and others while supporting patient care excellence.

The role emphasizes supervision of trainees, participation in quality improvement projects, data collection for research, and adherence to hospital policies. AHPC registration and SALTS membership are highly recommended.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech Therapy with AHPC registration.
• 1-3 years of clinical experience in the relevant disciplines.
• Membership with SALTS or equivalent is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision and appraisal of trainee therapists.
• Support quality service initiatives and patient safety improvements.
• Collect research data as assigned and assist in reporting.
• Perform other duties and participate in department projects as required.
• Adhere to hospital and department policies.

Skills

Clinical speech therapy competency

Education

Recognized degree in Speech Therapy

AHPC registration

SALTS membership recommended

Job description

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In Speech Therapy services, the Speech Therapist must have the general clinical competences below (though not exclusive to this list) and had attained the specific area of competency for their specialty area. Depending on current rotation, the Speech Therapist must also develop specific competencies in the management of patients in one of
these disciplines:

• Geriatrics
• Intensive Care Units
• Ear, Nose, and Throat
• Rehabilitation
• Others

2.Supervisory Role

• Assist with supervision of TA
• Assist with appraisal of TA
• Assist to supervise personnel, other than NUS/SIT students, attached to the department as and when required

3.Quality Improvement

• Adhere to patient quality service
• Contribute actively to department’s WOW, Kaizen or other service quality improvements projects and initiatives
• Report to Speech Therapist / Manager, seeking advice and providing feedback on service delivery and improvement

4. Research Contribution

• Collect research data as required and assigned by supervisor/ manager

5. Others

• Perform other duties assigned by Supervisor/ Manager
• Occasional contribution to team/ departmental projects outside of office hours as determined by reporting officer
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of the Hospital and Department

REQUIREMENTS:

• Recognized Degree in Speech Therapy
• Graduate with 1-3 years of experience with competencies in the relevant clinical disciplines, required by AHPL
• Registered with Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC)
• Member of the Speech and Language Therapy Singapore (SALTS) or equivalent (highly recommended)