Speech & Language Therapist, Senior | Teiripeoir Urlabhra Teanga, Sinsearach

There is currently one permanent full-time Senior SLT vacancy in the National Gender Service in St. Columcilles Hospital Loughlinstown.

Purpose of the Post

· To provide a quality Speech & Language Therapy Service to the National Gender Clinic.

· To work with the National Gender Service multi-disciplinary team and Speech and Language Therapist Manager in co-ordinating the service to meet the needs of this client group and the objectives of the service and organisation as a whole.

· To contribute to research and development in the field of Transgender Voice and Communication in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and SLT Manager.

· To support and supervise students and staff as designated and promote continuing professional development.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The Speech and Language Therapist, Senior will:

Professional / Clinical

· Be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment / intervention programmes for service users according to professional standards.

· Be able to make senior clinical decisions following assessment of complex cases.

· Communicate results of assessments and recommendations to the service user and the National Gender MDT / relevant others as appropriate.

· Document all assessments, diagnoses, treatment / intervention plans, clinical notes, relevant contacts and summaries in accordance with the National Gender Service, SLT Department and professional standards.

· Collaborate with service user, family, carers and the National Gender MDT in goal setting, and treatment / intervention planning and evaluation as appropriate.

· Provide clinical leadership in the day-to-day running of the service by supporting and supervising staff, prioritising and allocating work and promoting positive staff morale.

· Be responsible for maintenance of standards of practice of self and designated staff.

· Foster close working relationships with colleagues and other relevant professionals in maximising the service users potential.

· Actively engage in team-based performance management.

· Provide support and information in relation to voice & communication to service users and relevant others

· Attend clinics and participate in relevant meetings and case conferences as required.

· In conjunction with the members of the National Gender MDT and Speech and Language Therapist Manager 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 Speech and Language Therapist Manager and / or Clinical Lead 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.

· Carry out other duties as assigned by the Speech & Language Therapist Manager.

Education and Training

• Participate in mandatory and recommended training programmes in accordance with the National Gender Service, SLT departmental or organisational guidelines.
• Participate in CPD and receive Clinical Supervision specific to the National Gender Service needs from the National Gender MDT and Team lead.
• Maintain and develop SLT professional expertise and knowledge by actively engaging in continuing professional development e.g. reflective practice, by attending and presenting at in-service events, training courses, conferences, professional courses or other courses relevant to practice, participating in research etc.
• Manage, participate and play a key role in the practice education of student therapists and promote and engage in the teaching / training / support of others as appropriate.
• Avail of and participate in own supervision with Speech & Language Therapist Manager.
• Engage in planning and performance reviews, as required with the Speech and Language Therapist Manager.

The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

Post Specific Requirements

• Demonstrate knowledge and experience of working with clients with voice disorders and / or gender related voice and communication needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience of working with clients with mental health conditions at either undergrad/ post graduate level.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience of working with clients with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and or Intellectual Disability
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience of role of the Speech and Language Therapist in behaviour management, counselling and advocacy.

Other requirements specific to the post

· Voice therapy training programs or ASD specific training or mental health specific training

· Have access to transport to attend meetings and clinics off site.

Closing Date

Tuesday 3rd June @ 17:00