RP214861 - Bank Speech and Language Therapist

NHS Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health board in Scotland is seeking qualified Bank Speech and Language Therapists to join various teams across NHS Grampian. This role focuses on adult acquired communication and swallowing disorders, requiring independence and expertise. A driving license is essential due to rural service areas. The position includes robust mentorship and supervision, promoting a supportive culture in health and social care.

Benefits

Robust mentorship program

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Must independently cover a full range of adult acquired communication and swallowing disorders.
• Knowledge of neurological conditions, voice disorders, and dysfluency required.
• Driving license is essential due to rural areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language therapy services across various teams.
• Mentorship and supervision for all staff members.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment and intervention planning

Knowledge of adult acquired communication disorders

Knowledge of speech, language, and communication needs in children

Education

Qualified and registered Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

Bank Speech and Language Therapist – Various opportunities across NHS Grampian

We are looking to recruit qualified and registered speech and language therapists as bank members of staff to join various speech and language therapy services across NHS Grampian. There are different teams in the acute (adult and paediatrics), community (adult and paediatrics), and learning disability sectors. The post-holder would be required to independently cover a full range of adult acquired communication and swallowing disorders (including neurological conditions, voice disorders, and dysfluency) or a full range of speech, language, and communication needs in children (including additional support needs). Due to the rural areas in NHS Grampian, a driving license is essential.

We offer a robust mentorship and supervision program for all staff members and are happy to discuss any of our existing opportunities. Please contact Emma-Louise MacPherson at 07971 664355.

*Update - Currently, we do not have bank opportunities for paediatric caseloads; this post is available for adult caseload considerations only.*

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

NHS Grampian is one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland, responsible for providing health and social care services to over 500,000 residents in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray.

As a board, we strive to foster a positive culture supported by NHS and Social Care values.