Principal Speech

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

MINDS has been caring for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs) and their families since 1962.

Grounded in the belief that all PWIDs have innate abilities and talents, MINDS is committed to empowering them and enhancing their quality of life, while advocating for greater inclusivity for PWIDs as a nation.

MINDS is today one of the largest charities in Singapore employing more than 850 staff. With the key focus to expand community-based services, improving the employability of PWIDS, strengthening education, and engendering inclusive community living, MINDS offers a holistic range of services and programmes across the PWIDs' lifespan.

The Principal Speech & Language Therapist / AHP Lead works in the field of allied health professional practice. He/She leads clinical standards and practice guidelines within multi-disciplinary settings and provides specialised knowledge and expertise to improve allied health professional services, delivery and models of care. He/She uplifts professional practice through developing and delivering education and training for staff and other stakeholders. As a mentor, he/she also identifies and creates holistic development opportunities for allied health professionals. He/she leads research and new initiatives to enhance and/or design clinical services and programmes.

An experienced professional with good team management, interpersonal and communication skills, the Principal Speech & Language Therapist / AHP Lead steers interdisciplinary teams of professionals from various clinical disciplines towards collaborative practices and greater synergy.

DESIGNATION : Principal Speech & Language Therapist / AHP Lead

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead engagement with the public and community stakeholders through various channels on professional issues
- Lead evidence-based practices that align with emerging trends in specialty areas of clinical services
- Review, align and set clinical practice guidelines and clinical competency standards
- Plan the development and implementation of new clinical services, assessment techniques and intervention strategies in professional practice domains
- Implement quality improvement projects to improve client care and clinical services at the organisation and/or department level
- Supervise the holistic management of clinically complex cases taking into consideration multi-disciplinary perspectives
- Assess and review the clinical competency of staff across disciplines
- Implement clinical supervision structures and guidelines for AHP staff in compliance with prevailing requirements determined by professional bodies and accreditation boards
- Monitor staff adherence to clinical supervision guidelines and requirements for professional licencing or accreditation
- Formulate and implement clinical audit strategies
- Provide mentorship to multi-disciplinary teams and clinical supervision for senior AHP staff
- Develop and implement training roadmaps, professional development initiatives and programmes across all disciplines
- Develop departmental research, data analytics and project management guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Speech & Language Therapy recognised by the relevant local professional association
- Post-Graduate qualifications in relevant field of clinical specialisation

OTHER INFORMATION
- Minimum 8 years of experience in clinical practice as Speech & Language Therapist
- Minimum 3 years of experience in clinical supervision
- Prior experience in supervisory and/or leadership roles would be an advantage