Speech Therapist (Maternity Cover)

SINGHEALTH COMMUNITY HOSPITALS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Senior Speech Therapist to manage communication and swallowing disorders. You will work with a multidisciplinary team and provide training to junior staff. Candidates must have relevant degrees and registration with professional bodies. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to quality initiatives and clinical education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent.
• MSc in Speech and Language Pathology is entry-level.
• Full registration with the Allied Health Professions Council is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage communication and swallowing disorders.
• Provide education to patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to quality improvement and staff development.

Skills

Communication skills

Swallowing disorders management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor Degree in Speech Pathology

MSc in Speech and Language Pathology

MSc / MA in Speech-Language Pathology with CCC-SLP

Job description

Employment Type: Contract for Maternity Cover

Work Location : Sengkang Community Hospital / Outram Community Hospital

Job Description

You will be responsible for assessing and managing communication and swallowing disorders in adults and works collaboratively with a multidiscplinary healthcare team to provide quality care for patients. You will also provide education to patients, caregivers and other healthcare professionals. As a Senior / Speech Therapist, you will contribute to the organisation's implementation of initiatives and programmes that aim to provide quality patient care, delivery clinical education and engage in quality improvement/research activties. In addition, assist in the management of daily operations and resources, and contributes towards staff development (e.g provide training and supervison to junior Speech Therapists and students).

Job Requirement

• Bachelor Degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent, or
• MSc in Speech and Language Pathology (No experience candidate-entry level), or
• MSc / MA in Speech-Language Pathology (U.S.A) with Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
• Full registration with the Allied Health Professions Council
• Valid membership with local professional body/association preferred