Undertake duties in alignment with the philosophy, business practices, and policies of NMCRH-KC, adhering to the standards and ethics of the Speech and Language Therapy profession.
Work as a professional member of a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team and actively participate in team meetings.
Communicate effectively with staff members, health professionals, clients, and families regarding service provision.
Contribute to and participate in educational programs for residents, relatives, and staff of NMCRH-KC.
Participate in continuing education and courses to update Speech and Language Therapy techniques and information.
Ensure that Speech and Language Therapy treatments are evidence-based and beneficial.
Record and report any adverse clinical events.
Assist in maintaining a safe workplace by participating in the implementation of safe work systems.
Identify and report workplace hazards.
Participate in the NMCRH-KC Quality Management System, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement activities, including auditing, surveys, and needs analysis.
Perform other duties as directed by the Head of Department (HOD) or the Medical team.
Hold appropriate qualifications and registration with relevant professional and/or statutory organizations, and maintain a Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD) license.
Maintain and update professional knowledge and skills to screen, assess, and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders.
For dual qualifications in Audiology, screen and evaluate the hearing status of residents.
Develop and implement linguistically and culturally appropriate strategies and tools for patient care.
Engage in strategies to manage Arabic first-language speakers, including:
Demonstrating knowledge of Arabic phonetics, linguistics, and social language use, particularly relevant to Emirati dialects.
Engaging a trained translator when necessary.
Quality, Health, Safety, and Security:
Adhere to the requirements of the Environment Health and Safety Management System.
Follow the Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines and Infection Control Guidelines.
Understand and comply with emergency preparedness, fire safety, and code policies/plans.
Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards, and procedures, cooperating with hospital management to ensure compliance.
Work in accordance with documented OSH procedures and specific responsibilities.
Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.
Report OSH hazards, incidents, near misses, and issues, and assist with preparing risk assessments and incident reports.
Follow waste management procedures and policies.
Attend applicable OSH/Infection Control training programs, mock drills, and awareness sessions.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.
