Specialist Speech & Language Therapist – West Lothian (Band 6)

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is recruiting a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the West Lothian team on a fixed-term 12‑month basis (Band 6). The post is 30.6 hours per week (0.85 WTE) and based in the community, delivering care across universal, targeted and individualised levels.

You will manage your own caseload, supervise Band 5 SLTs and Assistants, and work closely with health and education colleagues to support children and young people with diverse speech, language and

Qualifications

• Applicants must be a registered speech and language therapist.
• Experience with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with education settings and community paediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload in West Lothian community teams.
• Supervise Band 5 SLTs and Assistants where appropriate.
• Collaborate with health and education colleagues to provide integrated care.
• Support service development and CPD activities.

Skills

Paediatric SLT

Caseload management

Team supervision

Collaborating with schools

Education

Registered Speech & Language Therapist

Job description

NHS National Services Scotland is recruiting a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the West Lothian team on a fixed-term 12‑month basis (Band 6). The post is 30.6 hours per week (0.85 WTE) and based in the community, delivering care across universal, targeted and individualised levels.

You will manage your own caseload, supervise Band 5 SLTs and Assistants, and work closely with health and education colleagues to support children and young people with diverse speech, language and