Speech and Language Therapist -Cashel, Tipperary
Speech and Language Therapist required by Cpl Healthcare, in partnership with the HSE for a role in The Rehabilitation Unit & Cashel Residential Older Persons Services
Job Responsibilities:
- Be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment / intervention programmes for service users according to professional standards
- Arrange and carry out assessment and treatment / intervention programmes in the Rehabilitation Unit in line with local policy / guidelines and professional standards
- Communicate results of assessments and recommendations to the service user and relevant others as appropriate
- Document all assessment, diagnosis, treatment / intervention plans, clinical notes, relevant contacts and summaries in accordance with department and professional standards
- Collaborate with service user, family, carers and other staff in goal setting and treatment / intervention planning
- Foster close working relationships with colleagues and other relevant professionals in maximising the service users’ potential
- Provide support and information in relation to communication and / or feeding, eating, drinking and swallowing disorders etc. to service users and relevant others
- Attend weekly Multi-disciplinary Consultant Round and participate in family meetings, as required
- Participate in teams as appropriate, communicating and working in collaboration with the service user and relevant others as part of an integrated package of care
- Maintain professional standards of practice
- In conjunction with the Rehabilitation Interdisciplinary Team, contribute to the development and implementation of procedures, policies and guidelines while adhering to existing standards and protocols.
- Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation
- Seek advice and assistance from the Primary Care SLT Manager with any assigned cases or issues that prove to be beyond the scope of his / her professional competence in line with principles of best practice and clinical governance
- Operate within the scope of Speech & Language Therapy practice as set out by the Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapists
- Participate in and develop activities which support Health Promotion
The Candidate:
- Hold a degree in clinical Speech and Language Therapist
- Registered with CORU
- Have an interest in working in a hospital setting
- Be living in and eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland
For an immediate interview please forward your CV to [email protected] FAO Chloe
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