Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Speech and Language Therapist will play a critical role in providing specialized support to children within our nurseries who present with communication impairments and learning difficulties. Responsibilities include managing a defined clinical caseload, conducting assessments, implementing tailored interventions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, leading defined initiatives, delivering training to educational staff, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Enhanced Clinical Caseload Management, Assessment & Intervention:

Proactively oversee a designated clinical caseload across multiple nurseries, ensuring timely and proficient delivery of speech and language therapy services. Employ evidence-based methodologies for comprehensive assessments and diagnoses of children with speech, language, and swallowing disorders. Develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each child's unique needs and meticulously track progress through detailed clinical record-keeping. Implement specialized speech and language therapy interventions for children grappling with various communication challenges, spanning articulation, language, and swallowing difficulties. Cultivate collaborative partnerships with both internal and external multidisciplinary teams, fostering cohesive care and support for children. Play an active role in interdisciplinary meetings, offering expertise to develop holistic treatment plans. Lead specific initiatives within the nurseries aimed at enhancing speech and language therapy services and elevating student outcomes. Innovate and deploy strategies to optimize service delivery, continually refining the quality of care provided.

Effective Communication:

Provide specialized guidance to clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams regarding communication challenges, adhering to consent procedures and utilizing appropriate reporting mechanisms. Foster inclusivity by adapting communication strategies and collaborating with interpreters. Contribute to marketing initiatives and participate in meetings to promote service awareness and contribute to strategic decision-making.

Training and Professional Development:

Conduct tailored training sessions for educators and assistant educators to deepen their understanding of speech and language therapy principles and methodologies. Provide mentorship and support to colleagues, identifying training needs and facilitating professional development opportunities. Stay updated with advancements in speech and language therapy through continuous study and participation in CPD activities.

The Dibber Way forms the basis for attitudes and values required from Speech Therapist

Bachelor's or master's degree in speech-language pathology or related field. Completion of supervised clinical practice. Licensing or registration with Dubai Health Authority or relevant UAE body. Fluency in English. Minimum 2 years of speech and language therapy experience. Experience with children with communication impairments preferred. Passion for student development and communication goals. Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Collaborative team player. Organizational and time management skills. Cultural sensitivity. Proficiency in documentation.
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Job Type: Full-time