Speech Therapist (Maternity Coverage)

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Speech Therapist to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will assess and manage communication and swallowing disorders, working closely with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure quality patient care. You will also provide education to patients and caregivers, contribute to staff development by training junior therapists, and engage in quality improvement initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while advancing your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent required.
• Full registration with the Allied Health Professions Council is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage communication and swallowing disorders in adults.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team for quality patient care.

Skills

Communication Disorders Management

Swallowing Disorders Management

Patient Education

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Speech Pathology

MSc in Speech and Language Pathology

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

Job description

Job Description

You will be responsible for assessing and managing communication and swallowing disorders in adults and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary 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, deliver clinical education, and engage in quality improvement/research activities. In addition, you will assist in the management of daily operations and resources and contribute towards staff development (e.g., provide training and supervision to junior Speech Therapists and students).

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's 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
• Able to commit at least 6 months