Speech and Language Therapist

NHS National Services Scotland; Ardrossan; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran invites applications for an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join the Children and Young People’s SLT team in North Ayrshire. You will deliver universal, targeted and individualised support to children, families and communities.

You will manage a small caseload, work closely with education, health visiting, social care and third sector colleagues, and contribute to professional development and service improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide universal, targeted and individualised SLT support to children and families.
• Work with education, health visiting, social care and third sector colleagues to identify needs early.
• Manage a small and varied caseload and maintain appropriate records.
• Support and supervise HCSWs and students; participate in professional development.
• Engage in improvement projects and share best practices with peers.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

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:

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and innovative Speech and Language Therapist to join our Speech and Language Therapy team for Children and Young People in North Ayrshire.

Hours:

36 hours per week.

This post is offered on a permanent basis.

UK Driving Licence:

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:

The Children and Young People’s SLT service provides universal, targeted and individualised support in partnership with children, families and local communities.

A significant focus of the role will be working closely with education, health visiting and other health, social care and third sector colleagues to identify needs early, delivering co-ordinated support at universal and targeted levels. The post holder also manages a small and varied caseload, maintaining appropriate records. You will contribute to the support of HCSWs and students.

You will join an experienced and friendly team, receiving regular supervision and opportunities for professional development, service improvement and sharing good practice.

You will be able to develop skills in Improvement Methodology in order to fully demonstrate the impact of your innovative approaches and will have the opportunity to access wider skills development including preparing academic posters, attending local and national good practice events and sharing success with peers.

You will have strong written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively and work constructively with a range of people.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.

Informal enquiries are welcome to Shona Fletcher, Speech and Language Therapy Team Leader on 07812483461 ([e-mail]).

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

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.

It is 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 offer 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.

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