Speech and Language Therapist

NHS National Services Scotland; Irvine; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran seeks a qualified Speech and Language Therapist for Ayrshire Central Hospital. The role involves working flexibly across inpatient and community teams, developing skills in stroke and neurological rehabilitation. Support for training and professional development will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in NHS, Local Authority or a caring setting is preferred.
• Essential to hold a UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within the inpatient and community teams.
• Develop existing skills in stroke and neurological rehabilitation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Digital competencies

Education

Relevant University Degree in Speech and Language Sciences

Certificate to Practice from Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)

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.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is 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)

Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Speech and Language Therapist at Ayrshire Central Hospital.

What you will do:

You will be well supported by an established SLT team to work flexibly across both our inpatient and community teams.

In this diverse role you will develop your existing skills, gaining experience in both stroke and neurological rehabilitation as well as a wide range of clinical specialities within the community/outpatient service.

You will be allocated a Flying Start mentor and supported to complete your RCSLT NQP competencies. Your post will be funded to complete dysphagia training. Regular support, supervision and opportunities to enhance your skills will be provided in line with Turas. This post will converted to a Band 6 role on successful completion of agreed competencies.

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

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

Relevant University Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Sciences

Certificate to Practice from Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Experience of working in NHS, Local Authority or a caring setting

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Demonstrates relevant digital competencies

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

Hours:

37 per week

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

UK driving licence is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:

Rachel Gaddi on 01294 323045 or via [e-mail]

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.

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