Bank Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6)

TN United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Speech and Language Therapists to join their Staff Bank in Scotland. This role is vital in addressing communication difficulties among children and young people, employing a whole systems approach to enhance their wellbeing. The successful candidate will collaborate with families and educational staff, delivering targeted and individualized strategies. With professional support and opportunities for development, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about improving communication and making a difference, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience supporting children with communication needs.
• Competence in improving communication environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative approaches to improve communication outcomes.
• Collaborate with families and education staff.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Communication Skills

Behavior Change Influence

Coaching Parents and Staff

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Bank Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6), Forth Valley Sites, Scotland, United Kingdom

Client: NHS Forth Valley

Location: Forth Valley, Scotland

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 2a2a1e8068a3

Job Views: 1

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

NHS Forth Valley Staff Bank Service

Bank Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6)

We are seeking experienced Speech and Language Therapists at Band 6 to join NHS Forth Valley’s Staff Bank. The role involves providing staff at short notice and managing unforeseen staff shortages.

The Speech and Language Therapy team in Forth Valley is nationally recognized for their leading work and has recently undergone transformational changes to improve outcomes for children and young people, especially those living in poverty.

The team collaborates with families, education, and health staff to deliver universal, targeted, and individualized approaches. The successful candidate will work to reduce speech, language, and communication difficulties' impact on children's wellbeing, employing a whole systems approach to improve outcomes.

This role requires delivering innovative universal, targeted, and individualized approaches within education and the wider community. Candidates should have extensive experience supporting children and young people with communication needs, implementing whole-school and nursery approaches, and measuring impact. Competence in improving communication environments, influencing behavior change, and coaching parents and staff is essential.

You will receive professional support, leadership, and clinical supervision, along with access to high-quality professional development from our skilled teams across Forth Valley.

If you possess the necessary skills, please complete and submit your application by 22 May 2025.

For additional information, contact Louisa McGuire, Speech and Language Therapy Coordinator, at 01786 434078.

Job Application Requirements:

Please fully complete your employment history and provide references covering at least 3 years, including your current or most recent employer or Higher Education Institute. Any employment gaps must be explained in Question 3 of your Supporting Statement. CVs are not accepted as part of the application process.