Speech and Language Therapist

Nhsscotland; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Speech and Language Therapist to manage diverse client caseloads, including those with complex needs. The role involves assessing, treating, and offering support while working collaboratively with staff and clients. Candidates must have a relevant degree and HCPC registration. This is a full-time position with 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and requires a UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration.
• Strong communication skills are essential for working effectively with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of clients with complex needs.
• Provide clinical support to other staff and supervise assistants.
• Work collaboratively with clients, carers, and other agencies.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Speech and Language Therapist based at South Beach Medical Practice.

We welcome applications from NQPs who can then start in post as band 5 on receipt of HCPC registration. Candidates who meet the person specification requirements at band 5 will progress to band 6 following completion of set competencies, with an anticipated timeframe of 2 years.

Candidates who already meet the person specification requirements at band 6 will also be considered.

What You Will Do

As the post holder, you will develop skills to autonomously manage a wide and varied caseload which may include children with complex needs, disorders of speech, language, voice, fluency, communication, eating and drinking. You will assess, treat and manage your own caseload, maintain appropriate records, work collaboratively with the clients, carers and other agencies to enable and maximise self‑management. You will provide clinical support to other staff/students on SLT issues, as well as supervising the work of assistants. You will form part of a dynamic team of practitioners with wide and varied expertise and skills and be supported by an experienced team lead.

You will be able to develop your skills in Improvement Methodology in order to fully demonstrate the impact of your innovative approaches and will have the opportunity to access wider skills development including preparing academic posters, attending local and national good practice events and sharing success with peers.

You will have strong written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively and work constructively with a range of people.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration.

Hours

37 hours per week Monday – Friday

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership

A UK car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Geraldine McClune on 07824 596485.

Additional Information For Overseas Candidates

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

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