Speech and Language Therapist

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist for a maternity cover position within the SLT department at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow. The role encompasses working with patients facing a variety of communication and swallowing challenges, with a focus on paediatric dysphagia, offering a rewarding opportunity in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Paediatric Dysphagia preferred.
• Eager to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of eating, drinking, swallowing, and communication difficulties.
• Work in an acute setting with patients from neonatal to 18 years old.

Skills

Paediatric Dysphagia

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

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Speech and Language Therapist, Edinburgh

Client:

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff in various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to over 1.15 million people, expanding to 2.2 million in regional and national services.

This position is a fixed-term maternity cover in the SLT department at the Royal Hospital for Children Glasgow, working Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and Friday from 8:30 am to 4 pm.

The small team handles a wide range of eating, drinking, swallowing, and communication difficulties in an acute setting. Candidates with experience in Paediatric Dysphagia are encouraged to apply.

The service covers patients from neonatal to 18 years old, with embedded supervision networks and ongoing CPD opportunities. If you are eager to work in a fast-paced environment and gain Dysphagia experience, please contact us.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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