Speech Therapist (Maternity Coverage)

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Senior Speech Therapist to lead initiatives in patient care and clinical education. This role involves assessing and managing communication and swallowing disorders in adults, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality care. You will also play a key role in staff development by training junior therapists and contributing to quality improvement projects. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage communication and swallowing disorders in adults.
• Provide education to patients and collaborate with healthcare teams.

Skills

Assessment of communication disorders

Management of swallowing disorders

Patient education

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Clinical education

Quality improvement activities

Education

Bachelor Degree in Speech Pathology

MSc in Speech and Language Pathology

MSc / MA in Speech-Language Pathology (U.S.A)

Job description

Job Category: Allied Health Professional

Posting Date: 27 Mar 2025

Job Description

You will be responsible for assessing and managing communication and swallowing disorders in adults and work 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 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