Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6), Inverness - HGH19900

Highland Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist Band 6 for a permanent role located in Inverness. The position involves managing a complex caseload of children with speech, language, and communication needs. Responsibilities include engaging in early interventions and providing therapy services. The ideal candidate must possess relevant experience and be prepared to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience in speech and language therapy.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload of children and young people.
• Understanding of National and Highland policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Engage in early intervention and promote good communication practice.
• Provide a Speech and Language Therapy Service.
• Manage cases related to speech, language, communication needs, and EDS.

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Speech and Language Therapist Band 6Location: The Pines, InvernessHours: 37 Hours Per WeekDuration: PermanentSalary: £41,608 - £50,702 p.a. Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Evelyn Gault Tel: [phone]

Job Purpose: To engage others in early intervention and promotion of good communication practice

To manage a complex caseload of children and young people who have speech, language and communication needs and/or eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS) needs

To provide a Speech and Language Therapy Service in accordance with National and Highland policies and guidelines to children and young people

Please APPLY ONLINE.
The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria:

• You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland.
• You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years.

Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.