Speech and Language Therapist

NHS Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Line management

Clinical supervision

Service innovation

Collaborative team

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to manage complex dysphagia and communication needs in the hyper acute stroke unit (HASU) at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. This fixed-term/secondment until June 2027 offers a supportive team and opportunities for service development.

Hours are 36 per week; part-time would be considered. You will lead on education for SLT students, audit and quality improvement, and benefit from supervision and a collaborative, forward-thinking

Responsibilities

• Lead on the assessment and management of complex dysphagia and communication needs in the HASU, including instrumental assessments.
• Deliver education to SLT students and support learning for AHP, nursing, and medical colleagues
• Lead on audit, service development, quality improvement
• Participate in peer support, clinical supervision, and appraisal processes

Job description

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.

Fixed Term/Secondment until June 2027

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SLT to gain skills in managing highly complex dysphagia and communication difficulties in the hyper acute stroke unit (HASU), in Ninewells Hospital. The successful candidate will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team contributing to high-quality care and service innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the assessment and management of complex dysphagia and communication needs in the HASU, including instrumental assessments.
• Deliver education to SLT students and support learning for AHP, nursing, and medical colleagues
• Lead on audit, service development, quality improvement
• Participate in peer support, clinical supervision, and appraisal processes

What We Offer

• Separate line management and clinical supervision
• A culture of peer support, reflective practice, and professional development
• Opportunities to contribute to service innovation
• A welcoming and experienced SLT team with a strong ethos of collaboration

Informal enquiries

• Elenor Roche, Speech & Language Therapy, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. Telephone [phone] or [e-mail]

Hours of work are: 36 per week, part time would be considered