Advanced Practitioner Speech and Language Therapist - SLT AAC Coordinator

Nhsayrshireandarran; Scotland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking an Advanced Practitioner Speech and Language Therapist to join their multi-disciplinary team. This part-time role involves delivering specialist therapy to clients with communication and swallowing difficulties. Candidates must have a valid HCPC registration, education at a Masters level, and evidence of advanced practice skills. This role offers 27 days of annual leave and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus public holidays

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• Valid HCPC Registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Post-graduate expertise within the specialty.
• Evidence of application of advanced practice skills and clinical judgement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive Speech and Language Therapy services.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions for clients.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary/agency team.

Skills

Registered Speech and Language Therapist

Excellent listening and communication skills

Teamwork and leadership skills

Education

Masters Level education

Tools

Basic information technology

Job description

Overview

Advanced Practitioner Speech and Language Therapist - SLT AAC Coordinator role at NHS Ayrshire & Arran. The post is part of a multi-disciplinary team and involves managing a defined caseload, using evidence-based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. The service provides comprehensive, highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy to clients with communication and/or eating/drinking/swallowing difficulties in a variety of settings. The post holder is expected to have high level clinical skills and experience across a broad spectrum of complex diagnoses and etiologies.

Responsibilities

The role includes duty variation by client group and service demands. Core duties may include:

• Deliver comprehensive, highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy services to clients with communication and/or eating/drinking/swallowing difficulties.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions for a defined caseload.
• Utilise evidence-based practice to support clinical decision making and leadership within the specialty.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary/agency team and contribute to service delivery in various settings.

Requirements and Qualifications

What we’ll need you to bring

• Registered Speech and Language Therapist with valid HCPC Registration.
• Educated to/working towards/operating at Masters Level.
• Post-graduate expertise within speciality/area of practice with breadth of knowledge to lead safely, effectively and efficiently.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality.
• Advanced specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies and procedures to deliver leadership within the speciality.
• Evidence of application of advanced practice skills and clinical judgement.
• Evidence of management and/or leadership experience.
• Postgraduate CPD in area of speciality (courses, study days, qualifications).
• Excellent teamwork/leadership skills and ability to motivate, influence others, and work on own initiative.
• Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills and effective time management.
• Working knowledge of basic information technology.
• Full driving licence holder.

It would be great if you also have

• Attendance on specialist short courses and advanced training up to Masters level or equivalent in clinical areas.
• Member of RCSLT.
• Postgraduate leadership/management training.
• Personal development planning and portfolio evidence.
• Extensive experience in AAC and specialist area.
• Knowledge of AAC systems and local guidelines/policies.
• Ability to train others in AAC management.

Contract, location and working pattern

• Contract type: Permanent
• Employment type: Part-time
• Hours: 18.50 hours (part-time; pro-rata salary)
• Location: Speech and Language Therapy within Lanarkshire

Additional information

• The working pattern may vary by client group and service demands.
• If shortlisted for interview, you may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Benefits

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme with life insurance benefits
• Paid sick leave and occupational health services
• Employee counselling services
• Work-life balance policies

Contacts

Please contact for more information: Pauline Downie, Speech & Language Therapist Manager, [e-mail]. For recruitment process questions, Gemma Irwin, Recruitment Administrator, [e-mail] (include job title and reference number).