SPEECH THERAPIST

The incumbent will be responsible for the evaluation, therapeutic intervention and/or rehabilitation and training of paediatric clients and training of their caregiver(s).

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA):

SPEECH THERAPIST

The incumbent will be responsible for the evaluation, therapeutic intervention and/or rehabilitation and training of paediatric clients and training of their caregiver(s).

Main Responsibilities:

Organise, plan and direct relevant activities, related to their professional scope of practice as a Speech Language Pathologist/Speech Therapist in the Department of Paediatric Medicine.

• Evaluate, diagnose and record the nature of the clients communication skills strengths and weaknesses; developmental speech and communication difficulties/disorders by using clinical and observational assessments, as well as special standardized evaluation tools and instruments, per scope of practice and established international standards, to analyse speech, language, oro-motor function and/or swallowing.
• Provide treatments by developing and revising individualised plans of care tailored to each patient’s needs.
• Select and/or recommends for use – augmentative or alternative communication methods, including automated devices and manual sign language, and other modalities and teach their use to individuals with little or no verbal language, as well as their caregiver (s).
• Manager caseloads taking account of priority cases, waiting lists, successful outcomes, referrals and timing of discharge of service users.
• Provide treatments by developing and revising individualized plans of care tailored to each client’s needs.
• Establish and maintain a system of written documentation that is professional, efficient and accountable.
• Keep and maintain client’s records by recording and updating evaluations, changes, progress and treatments.
• Develop, as appropriate, home and community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the clients in their natural environments.
• Communicate assessment findings in an appropriate manner (via written report and also via verbal review) to caregivers, clients (as relevant), referral source and any other named agent as per standards of NCRHA. Where conflicts or concerns arise, consultation with the relevant consultant is required.
• Make every effort to coordinate individual goals with caregiver and clients identified “core multidisciplinary team” to ensure that goals are relevant and will generally contribute to the client’s progress towards his/her functional ability.
• Improve quality of outcomes by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes; participating in research programs and evaluating new equipment, devices, and techniques.
• Keep up to date on new techniques and approaches by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organisations.
• Maintain accreditation compliance by adhering to the respective regulations, and professional standards.
• Counsel and provide guidance to clients with language-related challenges, and educate their families and caregivers.
• Assist in professional development of other members of the multidisciplinary in the Department of Paediatrics fundamentals of Speech Language Pathology and facilitating communication skills as well as the eating and feeding.
• Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and communicating these in a timely manner to the Head of Department, Paediatric Medicine and the Business Manager, Paediatric Medicine.

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology and/or a related Science/Clinical field.
• At least two (2) years’ experience in a similar or related job function.
• Registration with the Council of Professions Allied to Health.

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago.*

All applications should be submitted with a cover letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, birth certificate, a police certificate of good character, a contact number and two (2) testimonials by August 09, 2023 and addressed (with the name of the position applied for, clearly labelled, on the outside of the envelope and the cover letter). To:

Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

Building # 39, Third Floor

Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex

Champs Fleurs

Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.