SP216793 - Aberdeenshire HSCP Lead Speech & Language therapist

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Scotland seeks an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to lead their Aberdeenshire team. This position involves strategic and operational responsibilities while working alongside other professionals to enhance service delivery, especially in innovative digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to continuous professional development. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Speech and Language services.
• Demonstrated ability in operational management.
• Experience with digital platforms and technologies in therapy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Speech and Language service in Aberdeenshire.
• Oversee operational and strategic responsibilities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external organizations.

Skills

Lead responsibility

Strategic and operational management

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Proactive in CPD and supervision

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Speech and Language therapist to lead the Aberdeenshire SLT team. This post will be working alongside other AHP Leads in Aberdeenshire to support activity in Aberdeenshire and an excellent team of Speech and Language therapists who work in this area across the lifespan. This post will also take lead responsibility for clinical areas of work for Speech and Language therapy across NHS Grampian such as SLT services to the prison and AAC provision. The successful post holder will be expected to take strategic and operational responsibilities for the service and be involved in multi cross system multidisciplinary teams and meetings.

In recent years the Speech and Language therapy service has successfully developed universal and targeted strands of work alongside its individualised services which enable rapid response to referrals and ensure caseload flow. The SLT service has also seen a significant increase in its use of digital platforms and technologies within a variety of settings and this post offers great opportunities in progressing this further. The Speech and language therapists in Aberdeenshire are proactive in supporting ongoing CPD, undertake supervision and also provide undergraduate education to a range of health care professionals and education colleagues.

The successful applicant will lead the Speech and Language service in Aberdeenshire that has a wide ranging clinical remit covering Adult Rehabilitation therapists that provide support for our community Hospitals and community therapy services for adults and Children across Aberdeenshire. Services are provided in an outpatient, domicilary, community hospital and care home setting. The Speech and Language therapists working in Aberdeenshire are well linked to other Speech and Language therapist and clinicians across NHS Grampian and are seen to frequently work with other third sector organisations.

NHS Grampian Speech and Language teams cover the North East of Scotland serving a region from the cairngorms to the North Sea including coastal moray. The ARI hospital site houses all clinical specialties with the exception of organ transplant and paediatric ITU. NHS Grampian provides healthcare for a population of 540,000 with around 40% living within Aberdeen, 40% in Aberdeenshire and the remaining percentage in Moray.

NHS Grampian provides the perfect solution to all interests and lifestyles. Aberdeen has a very buoyant economy and offers all the attractions of any major city. Aberdeenshire boasts many picturesque towns and villages within easy commuting distance and provides access to a large range of outdoor pursuits including skiing. There are excellent transport links with Glasgow and Edinburgh easily accessed by train and Aberdeen airport has multiple flights to London daily and other destinations across Europe. Assistance with relocation may be available.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact:

Catriona Cameron, AHP Lead, Aberdeenshire HSCP [e-mail]

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.