Specialist Speech And Language Therapist - Camhs

Nhs Greater Glasgow And Clyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a flexible, skilled Speech and Language Therapist to join the Specialist CAMHS team. The post works across two integrated Tier 3 Community CAMHS teams, supporting children with speech, language and communication needs within a mental health setting.

You will collaborate with healthcare professionals, education partners and other agencies, undertake assessments, intervention and supervision, with opportunities for CPD and development.

Qualifications

• Appropriate Ordinary or Honours Degree in Speech and Language Pathology and Therapeutics.
• Certificate to Practice as a Speech and Language Therapist awarded by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Knowledge and clinical experience across paediatric speech and language therapy presentations, including autism, learning disability and attachment issues.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of integrated multidisciplinary CAMHS teams, providing specialist speech and language therapy input to children and young people with mental health difficulties.
• Facilitate access to mental health assessment, diagnosis and treatment for young people with communication needs.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, education partners and other agencies.
• Clinical supervision, caseload management, mentoring, CPD and opportunities for training and shadowing are integral to the role.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Clinical assessment

Child and adolescent therapy

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Pathology

RCSLT Certificate to Practice

HCPC registration

Paediatric SLT experience

Job description

Job reference: 263202 Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679) Job closing date: 15/11/2026 Job Type: Allied Health Professions Location: Various Employment type: Permanent Hours Per Week: 28.8 Hours Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Department: Specialist Children's Services

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the established Specialist CAMHS Speech and Language Therapy team within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). This permanent post is embedded within two integrated Tier 3 Community CAMHS teams and offers the opportunity to support children and young people with speech, language and communication differences within a mental health setting. The successful candidate will join friendly and supportive multidisciplinary teams at a time of innovation and service development across CAMHS.

Visa sponsorship: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern: Permanent Role - 28.8 Hours Working from Various Locations - West Glasgow, CAMHS The West Centre, Inverclyde CAMHS and Greenock Health & Care Centre Shift Pattern - Monday to Friday

Key responsibilities

• The successful candidate will work as part of integrated multidisciplinary CAMHS teams, providing specialist speech and language therapy input to children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties alongside speech, language and communication differences.
• A key aspect of the role is facilitating access to mental health assessment, diagnosis and treatment for young people whose communication needs may impact their engagement with services, including those with complex neurodevelopmental differences.
• The post holder will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, education partners and other agencies, contributing specialist assessment, intervention and consultation.
• Clinical supervision, caseload management, mentoring, continuing professional development, and opportunities for training and shadowing are integral to the role.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Appropriate Ordinary or Honours Degree in Speech and Language Pathology and Therapeutics.
• Certificate to Practice as a Speech and Language Therapist awarded by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Knowledge and clinical experience across a range of paediatric speech and language therapy presentations, including autism, learning disability and attachment issues.
• Understanding of mental health issues and conditions affecting children and young people.
• Knowledge of wider service issues, mental health services, legislation and strategic priorities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in partnership with others.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Strong prioritisation and workload management skills.
• Understanding of national and local policies and procedures relevant to health, social care and education.
• Knowledge of a range of therapeutic approaches and the ability to evaluate and apply them appropriately.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of reflective practice skills.
• Experience of working with children and young people within a mental health setting is desirable but not essential, as relevant training will be provided.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer.