Speech Therapist

Job Description

• 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.