Senior / Speech Therapist (5152) - Alexandra - Singapore - NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM PTE. LTD.

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Overview

The Speech Therapist is responsible for the assessment and management of patients referred to speech therapy. Under supervision, s/he will assist in areas such as clinical supervision, research, professional education and induction.

Primary Responsibility

  • Assess and manage patients referred to speech therapy independently and implement appropriate treatment plans.
  • Report to referring doctor and other members of the medical team.
  • Document patient speech therapy records accurately.
  • Charge patients accurately.
  • Update individual performance statistical records regularly.
  • Comply with clinical and service standards.
  • Supervise TA in the workgroup.
  • Practice within areas of professional competence and seek clinical support from supervisor / other healthcare professionals when appropriate.
Secondary Responsibility

  • Collaborate with other healthcare members and participate in case conferences.
  • Participate in clinical research.
  • Carry out regular inventory / equipment checks.
  • Assist in the review and update of clinical protocols and SOPs
  • Assist in managing projects assigned to the workgroup.
  • Participate in departmental QC and other activities, and to lead in some activities
  • Assist in promoting / marketing clinical services.
  • Assist in clinical education of speech therapy students.
  • Assist in the induction of new speech therapists.
  • Contribute to departmental inservice training programmes and hospital educational talks.
  • Actively update speech therapy knowledge and skills

Requirements:


  • Recognised Degree in Speech therapy that is recognized in Singapore.
  • Registered with the Allied Health Professions Council.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Service oriented and customer focused.
  • Result oriented.
  • Team worker.
  • Competent in IT skills (Microsoft Excel / Word / Access / Powerpoint).
  • Basic supervisory skills preferred.

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