Speech Therapist
- أبو ظبي
- دائم
- دوام كامل
- Undertake duties in line with the philosophy, business practices, and policies of NMC Royal Hospital - Khalifa City, while adhering to the professional standards and ethics of Speech and Language Therapy.
- Work as an active professional member of the multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team and participate in team meetings.
- Communicate effectively with staff members, health professionals, clients, and families regarding the provision of services.
- Contribute to and participate in education programs for residents, relatives, and staff.
- Participate in continuing education and courses to update Speech and Language Therapy knowledge and techniques.
- Ensure therapy treatments are based on sound evidence of benefit.
- Record and report all adverse clinical events.
- Assist in maintaining a safe workplace by supporting the implementation of safe systems of work.
- Identify and report workplace hazards.
- Participate in the Quality Management System and contribute to continuous improvement activities (auditing, surveys, needs analysis).
- Perform other duties as directed by the HOD or Medical Team.
- Hold appropriate qualifications, professional registration, and a valid DOH license.
- Maintain and update professional knowledge and skills to assess and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders.
- If holding a dual qualification in Audiology, screen and evaluate the hearing status of residents.
- Develop and implement linguistically and culturally appropriate strategies and tools for patients.
- Engage in strategies to manage Arabic first-language speakers:
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in analyzing and managing Arabic phonetics, linguistics, and social language use (relevant to Emirati citizens).
- Utilize the services of suitably trained translators.
- Adhere to the Environment Health and Safety Management System requirements.
- Follow Occupational Health and Safety and Infection Control Guidelines.
- Understand and comply with emergency preparedness, fire safety, and hospital code policies/plans.
- Comply with OSH and infection control policies, standards, and procedures.
- Work in accordance with documented OSH procedures and instructions.
- Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.
- Report OSH hazards, incidents, near misses, and assist with risk assessments and incident reports.
- Follow waste management procedures and policies.
- Attend OSH/Infection control training programs and participate in mock drills.
- Graduate from an approved College or University in Speech and Language Therapy.
- Valid license in country of origin with a HAAD license to practice in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in speech and language therapy practice.
- Excellent command of oral and written English; knowledge of Arabic is desirable but not essential.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a hospital group practice and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of services available for aged and/or disabled persons.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Skilled in reviewing procedures and implementing new models of service delivery to meet client and organizational needs.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality outcomes and continuous improvement through staff consultation.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.