Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

NHS Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join University Hospital Crosshouse on a permanent basis. The role involves working with adults across wards, with opportunities to develop skills in advanced dysphagia and acute hospital care, including involvement with the hyper-acute stroke pathway.

The post requires a UK driving licence, and the team delivers a responsive service across the hospital.

Job description

NHS Scotland:

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.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net).

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Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Hours:

36 hours per week.

UK Driving Licence:

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced SLT to join the driven and innovative team of Adult SLTs in East Ayrshire. There is exciting opportunity for acute hospital working, based initially at University Hospital Crosshouse – a busy, fast-paced, general hospital which also hosts the hyper-acute stroke unit for Ayrshire & Arran.

The SLT service delivers a highly responsive service to adults with communication and/or swallowing disorders across all wards within the hospital. There are opportunities for developing skills in areas of advanced dysphagia and video fluoroscopy as well as working with hyper acute presentations at the front door, acute cardiac unit and within intensive care.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact: Kelly Costello, SLT Locality Lead on 01563 827140 or [e-mail].

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.