Speech and Language Therapist

NHS National Services Scotland; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland cherche un(e) thérapeute en langage et parole pour travailler avec des enfants ayant un développement de communication retardé au sein du service de thérapie. Le poste implique la formation des praticiens de la petite enfance et nécessite une bonne compréhension du développement de la communication et du coaching. Les candidats doivent être enregistrés sur le registre HCPC.

Qualifications

• Expérience de travail avec de jeunes enfants et compréhension du développement de la communication.
• Compréhension de l'apprentissage des adultes et coaching requis.

Responsibilities

• Travailler avec le service de thérapie du langage et de la parole pour soutenir les enfants.
• Former et coacher le personnel de la petite enfance pour des interventions basées sur des preuves.

Skills

Coaching

Communication Development

Education

Registered on the HCPC Register

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.

Speech & Language Therapist

Band 7 / Band 6

Internal Secondment or Fixed Term for 23 months

You will work within the Children’s Speech and Language Therapy service to support children with delayed communication development. You will be based in Angus and you must be willing to travel between a number of sites. The work will be based in nurseries training and coaching Early Years Practitioners to independently deliver a set of evidence based interventions for the under 5s.

You will bring knowledge and skills in working with young children, and understanding of communication development but also a sound understanding of adult learning and coaching.

In addition to the service delivery, the Band 7 post will involve service organisation, leadership and planning with education staff. Please review the separate job descriptions and person specifications for the differences between the posts.

You must be registered on the HCPC Register

Informal enquiries to: Kate Fernando [e-mail] Tel: [phone] ext 13713

Kimberly Gorrell [e-mail] Tel [phone] ext 61320

Hours of work are:

• Band 7 - 7.5 hours per week
• Band 6 – 24 hours per week

Internal candidates: Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this as a secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly.

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