Speech and Language Therapist - Speech and Language Therapy

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde seeks a full-time Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join a dynamic team at Gartnavel General Hospital and the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. Ideal candidates have dysphagia training and experience with adult communication and swallowing difficulties. This permanent role offers excellent support and development opportunities within a busy acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Must be dysphagia trained.
• Experience as Band 5/6 therapist with adults.
• Supervision and educator experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work with an outpatient caseload at Gartnavel General Hospital.
• Provide inpatient cover sessions as needed.
• Participate in innovative therapy program development.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Supervisor Experience

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

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Speech and Language Therapist - Speech and Language Therapy, Glasgow

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Client:

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

11

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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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.