To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work and to ensure a high standard of clinical care for patients under one’s care and support other team members to do likewise. To maintain and update professional knowledge and skills to screen, assess and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders. To undertake a comprehensive, highly specialist communication and dysphagia assessment of patients across the age continuum, including those with the most complex presentation, using advanced investigative and analytical skills. To ensure that methods of assessment and treatment used for patients with communication and swallowing disorders are according to evidence based practice and in compliance with the institutional policies. To use advanced clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate individual management and specialist treatment plans, in agreement with the patient where appropriate If the SLP has a dual qualification that includes Audiology he / she may screen, evaluate the hearing status of the residents. To develop and implement linguistically and culturally appropriate strategies and tools to work with patients. SLPs must engage in at least the following appropriate strategies to manage Arabic first language speakers: Demonstrate knowledge and skill sufficient to analyze and manage the phonetics, linguistics and social use of the Arabic language parameters (dialectically relevant to at least Emirati national citizens);engage the services of a suitably trained translator. To work with members of the multi-disciplinary team, to ensure optimal outcomes for the patient. To provide advice, guidelines, and instruction to other team members, patients, and carers regarding the best communication, swallow and/ or feeding methods for the patient. To communicate effectively with patients and carers, whilst addressing cultural, religious and language barriers, to maximise rehabilitation potential, to ensure understanding of condition and address anxieties and concerns. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation, explanation, and gaining informed consent will be used with a wide variety of patients. To be flexible with scheduling and be willing to work across business units of NMC Provita as per the clinical / staffing needs. Communication : To communicate effectively and collaboratively with other members of the speech therapy and wider rehabilitation team, nursing, medical colleagues and the voluntary/independent services across health and social care sectors to ensure a delivery of a coordinated multi-disciplinary service. This will include case conferences, handovers and documentation in the medical records. To provide highly specialist advice and support to all team members in own clinical area, and members of the multi-disciplinary. To work as an autonomous professional according to the standards of DOH/ regulatory body of the emirate she/he is working in. She/He is expected to hold an appropriate qualification and be registered with their professional and/or statutory registration/authorizing professional organizations. SLP’s are also required to hold a license from the Department of Health of the emirate they work in. To maintain comprehensive and accurate assessment and treatment records in line with legal and departmental requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of letters and reports. To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance and risk management and apply to the work situation and ensure others do likewise. To maintain continuing professional development (CPD) by: Keeping up-to-date with developments to ensure that own practice and that of the team is based on best available evidence. Being an active member of the in-service training program by the attendance and presentation at staff meetings, tutorials, training sessions, external courses and reflective practice Informal/formal supervision with Manager To assist with the facilitation of the team’s continued professional development Participate in the staff appraisal scheme and identify objectives for personal development with the Manager. To write learning contracts to achieve agreed goals seeking support if necessary. To be pro-active in seeking supervision to support clinical/management/professional issues from the Manager. To facilitate and support the identification, measurement and evaluation of your work and team’s current practice through the use of evidence based practice projects, audit and outcome measures. Make recommendations to team and personal practice. Managerial/Organizational To efficiently and effectively manage designated case load with regard to clinical responsibilities and use of time. To attend mandatory training sessions, including annual fire and safety lectures, cardiac resuscitation lectures and safe patient manual handling training. To ensure the application of professional standards in day-to-day practice of SpeechTherapy. To ensure/manage health and safety aspects within the workplace and abide by policies, including the prompt reporting and documentation of incidents and accidents. To be responsible for ensuring the effective selection and use of all treatment resources available both in the department. To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out clinical duties and to adhere to departmental equipment policy, including competence to use equipment and to ensure the safe use of equipment by others. To comply with the organizational and departmental policies and procedures and be pro-active in identifying, reviewing and updating as appropriate, which may impact beyond own area. To be compliant with other clinical and departmental duties that might be considered appropriate by the Manager. To be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff and attend all relevant health and safety training. To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard. Health, Safety and Security They shall undertake his/her roles and responsibilities in accordance with general requirements of OSHAD SF -Element 01-Roles and responsibilities and self-regulation. Familiarize themselves and comply with all OSH policies, standards and procedures that are relevant for their workplace. Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others. Adheres to the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System. Adheres to requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines and Infection Control Guidelines. Understands and adheres to emergency preparedness, fire safety and code policies/plans. To complete the mandatory education and competencies and discipline specific education and competencies To adhere to the assigned roles during emergency and participat in emergencies mock drills. To ensure the therapy area is safe for other employees and patients. To participate in the Risk Assessment in their respective area and communicate the information to other employees. Shall ensure all the equipment’s used in their work area are properly maintained and safe to use. Cooperate with Department Managers and OSH team with respect to any action taken by them to comply with OSHAD requirements. Notify safety representative of any hazards, mishaps or incidents within or outside their area of work. Report to their immediate manager of any unsafe practices, incidents or situations they may experience or witness. To Assist patients in case of emergency. Operations Responsibilities Is expected to hold an appropriate qualification and be registered with their professional and/or statutory registration/authorizing professional organizations. SLP’s are also required to hold a license from the Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH). Must maintain and update professional knowledge and skills to screen, assess and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders. If the SLP has a dual qualification that includes Audiology he / she may screen, evaluate the hearing status of the residents. Must develop and implement linguistically and culturally appropriate strategies and tools to work with patients. Must engage in at least the following appropriate strategies to manage Arabic first language speakers: Demonstrate knowledge and skill sufficient to analyze and manage the phonetics, linguistics and social use of the Arabic language parameters (cf. dialectically relevant to at least Emirati national citizens); Engage the services of a suitably trained translator.