Speech and Language Therapist - Speech and Language Therapy

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a full-time Speech and Language Therapist Band 6. The role involves managing an outpatient caseload primarily at Gartnavel General Hospital, with some inpatient responsibilities. Candidates should be dysphagia trained and possess a degree in Speech and Language Therapy with current HCPC registration. This position offers support from a dedicated team and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience as Band 5/6 therapist with adults.
• Skills in communication and swallowing difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Manage a predominantly outpatient caseload at GGH and BWoSCC.
• Participate in development and delivery of innovative therapies.
• Provide inpatient cover when necessary.

Skills

Dysphagia training

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This is a permanent, full time position.

The shift pattern for this position is Mon – Sun 5/7.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Speech and Language Therapist Band 6 to work with a predominantly outpatient caseload based at Gartnavel General Hospital (GGH) and the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre (BWoSCC) There will also be some inpatient cover sessions.

We welcome applicants who are keen to develop their interest in working with general adult out-patients, both face to face and virtually. Specific experience in working in voice, fluency and head and neck cancer is desirable, although training in these areas can be provided.

GGH and BWoSCC are busy acute hospitals. This post will allow the successful applicant the opportunity to work autonomously within the service, and receive excellent support from colleagues on site, and from across the wider service. GGH and BOC work closely with colleagues in the North Sector, which includes Stobhill Hospital and Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

We are excited to offer a post for an enthusiastic and motivated therapist who is keen to participate in the development and delivery of new innovative approaches to therapy, to join our dynamic, friendly and supportive SLT team. There are many development opportunities available.

The applicant must be dysphagia trained and have experience of working as a Band 5/6 therapist with adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties, with well-developed interpersonal skills and supervisor/ educator experience beneficial. It is essential that you have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy with current HCPC registration.

The successful candidate will be required to participate in our unscheduled care rota at weekends.

For informal enquiries please contact: Audrey Williamson (Clinical Specialist SLT) or Mel King (Advanced SLT) on 0141 211 3027

or Aileen McEntee (Sector Lead SLT) on 07816 228803

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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