Speech Therapist

NHG Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NHG Health seeks a Speech Therapist to join our hospital team in Singapore. The role requires competency across general clinical disciplines with specialization in geriatrics, ICU, ENT, rehabilitation, or related areas.

You will develop discipline-specific competencies as rotations require, and collaborate with the department to deliver patient-centered care. Requirements include a recognized degree in Speech Therapy, AHPC registration, and SALTS affiliation is highly recommended.

Qualifications

• Recognized Degree in Speech Therapy required.
• Registered with AHPC (Allied Health Professional Council).
• SALTS membership highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision and appraisal of trainees.
• Support supervision of department staff attached to the department.
• Contribute to quality improvements (WOW, Kaizen) and report on service delivery.
• Collect research data as assigned by supervisor/manager.
• Perform other duties as directed by Supervisor/Manager and contribute to team projects.

Skills

Clinical experience

1-3 years

Education

Recognized Degree in Speech Therapy

AHPC Registration

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)