Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

NHS National Services Scotland; Forfar; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is hiring a Speech and Language Therapist to support the Children's Speech and Language Therapy service in Forfar, Angus, with flexible travel across NHS Tayside in schools and health settings.

You will work with children with diverse speech and language needs, partners in other agencies, and a team that supports professional development. HCPC registration is required and travel between sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with HCPC and eligible to practice as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience working with children with speech, language and communication needs is essential.
• Willingness to travel across NHS Tayside sites and health settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and therapy for children with speech and language difficulties.
• Collaborate with schools, health settings and partners to support attainment.
• Work within universal and targeted models to support learning in nurseries and schools.

Skills

HCPC Registration

Travel to multiple sites

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

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.

You will work within the Children's Speech and Language Therapy service to support children with a wide range of speech, language and communication problems including those with formal Additional Support for Learning plans. You will be based in Forfar, Angus but will be required to work flexibly across NHS Tayside in schools and community settings as well as in health settings. You must be willing to travel between a number of sites.

You will bring knowledge and skills in working with young children and an understanding of disability and how to support children with additional needs and their families. You will also be working in universal and targeted models to support attainment in nurseries and schools. The work is wide ranging and includes joint work with partners in other agencies. You will join a supportive team where professional development is supported and encouraged.

You must be registered on the HCPC Register.

Informal enquiries to: Kate Fernando [e-mail] Tel: [phone]

Kimberly Gorrell [e-mail] Tel: [phone] ext 55616

Hours of work are: 28.8 per week

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.