Senior Pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist (VPD)

About the role

Sidra Medicine is recruiting a highly motivated and experienced Senior Pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist for its SLP Communication and Velopharyngeal Dysfunction (VPD) service. You will provide care for children aged 0-18 years and help develop services for them, working with a multidisciplinary team including Developmental Pediatricians, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Plastic Surgery, ENT, Audiology and Orthodontics.

Key responsibilities

• Provide specialized speech and language therapy for children with communication disorders, ASD, ADHD, cleft lip and palate and VPD
• Supervise junior Speech and Language Pathologists and lead service development and quality improvement
• Make autonomous decisions on care plans, hold a caseload and refer to other specialties when needed
• Administer standardized and age-appropriate speech and language tests and instrumental analysis where appropriate
• Educate patients and families, liaise with community services and schools, and contribute to research and patient education programs
• Mentor new staff and students, take part in audits and research, and uphold safety, confidentiality and professional standards

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology/Therapy
• 5+ years of clinical experience, including at least 2 years in a pediatric role
• Expertise in paediatric communication disorders, including ASD and ADHD
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams and in assessing and managing cleft lip and palate and VPD
• Formal training in speech sound disorders associated with cleft lip and palate; formal training in VPD assessment (nasendoscopy and videofluoroscopy) highly desirable
• Leadership experience in a specialized area of SLP highly desirable
• Registration as a Speech Language Pathologist and eligibility for QCHP licensure
• Fluent written and spoken English

Required skills

• Knowledge of speech and language therapy principles and practices
• Ability to teach, assess and develop educational materials for staff and patients
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Good timekeeping, effective communication and teamwork