Community Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist – Flexible

NHS Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave + holidays

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme

Development opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join the Community Paediatric Team in West Dunbartonshire on a fixed-term basis. Based at The Vale Centre for Health and Care, you will support children aged 0-18 with speech and communication needs, delivering assessment, diagnosis and intervention as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers a supportive environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to impact families across West

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent.
• HCPC registration currently valid.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children, families and professionals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in community settings.
• Understanding of assessment, diagnosis and intervention approaches for speech, language and communication needs.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage workload and maintain records.
• Commitment to CPD with full driving licence and transport for travel throughout West Dunbartonshire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and provide therapy for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
• Deliver individualised intervention programmes and evaluate outcomes to support progress and development.
• Manage and prioritise your own clinical caseload as an autonomous practitioner.
• Work collaboratively with families, education colleagues and multidisciplinary professionals to develop and achieve shared goals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, reports and documentation in line with professional standards and policies.
• Contribute to pre-referral activity, service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support training, learning and knowledge sharing across health, education and partner agencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join the Community Paediatric Team in West Dunbartonshire on a fixed-term basis. Based at The Vale Centre for Health and Care, you will support children aged 0-18 with speech and communication needs, delivering assessment, diagnosis and intervention as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers a supportive environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to impact families across West