Speech and Language Therapist

NHS Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is recruiting a Speech and Language Therapist to join the Children's Speech and Language Therapy service in Angus. This role focuses on aiding children under five with communication challenges through training and coaching, alongside leadership responsibilities. This fixed-term position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on early childhood development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and skills working with young children.
• Understanding of communication development and adult learning.
• Experience in training Early Years Practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Support children with delayed communication development.
• Deliver training for evidence-based interventions in nurseries.
• Involve in service organisation and planning with educational staff.

Skills

Communication Development

Coaching

Service Organisation

Education

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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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

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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