Job Description

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We are a cohesive, dynamic and growing team in NUH serving the tripartite mission of clinical care, education and research within the academic health system. We are seeking a strong candidate to fill a part/full-time position to deliver services for adults in the acute tertiary care and outpatient clinic setting. The caseload will comprise of primarily dysphagia and some communication disorders. The ideal candidate should have a passion for serving in the public sector to meet the healthcare needs of residents in Singapore. He/she should enjoy collaborative working as part of a team in delivering patient-centred care and be driven to support or lead clinical and quality improvement initiatives. He/she should also be motivated to learn and grow personally, as well as to contribute to the growth of others and the team as whole. Candidates should write in with a cover letter stating clinical area(s) of interest, expertise and relevant experience.

The Challenges

• Assess and manage patients referred for speech therapy independently and implement appropriate treatment plans.
• Comply with clinical and service standards.
• Practice within areas of professional competence and seek clinical support from supervisor / other healthcare professionals when appropriate.
• Contribute to related clinical research projects.
• Assist in the supervision of speech therapists in the workgroup. (Senior Speech Therapist)
• Assist in the monitoring of key performance indicators of the workgroup. (Senior Speech Therapist)
• Assist in the development and co-ordination of clinical education programmes for speech therapy students. (Senior Speech Therapist)
• Contribute to departmental in-service training programmes, hospital educational talks and external talks / workshops / forums / seminars. (Senior Speech Therapist)

The Requirements

• Recognised degree in Speech Therapy and eligible for full registration with the Allied Health Professions Council
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills
• Patient-centredness
• Positive and collaborative team member
• Competent in IT (Microsoft Excel / Word / Powerpoint)
• Experience in conducting instrumental evaluations is strongly preferred

Interested applicants are invited to email a cover letter stating clinical area(s) of interest, expertise and relevant experience and detailed resume stating your current and expected salary to .

Please indicate in the subject title as: "Applying for position of (Senior) Speech Therapist_ Rehabilitation Department\xe2\x80\x9d.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

National University Health System