Speech and Language Therapist - Speech & Language Therapy

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave

Pay enhancements for public holidays

CPD opportunities

Flexible working where service allows

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) invites applications for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join the Adult SLT team at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. This fixed-term post is 8 months, full-time 36 hours per week, with a 5 days over 6 rota including weekends.

You will manage acute and rehabilitation needs, contribute to MDT work, and support regional trauma services. HCPC registered therapists with a degree in SLT are required; CPD and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech & Language Therapy with HCPC registration.
• CPD portfolio to maintain HCPC re‑registration.
• Dysphagia training and relevant clinical tools.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all aspects of own work including direct patient care.
• Assess capacity, obtain valid consent and work within adults' incapacity guidelines.
• Provide specialist SLT input to MDT and determine feeding decisions.
• Plan and evaluate individual care programmes and discharge when appropriate.
• Contribute to SLT student placements and in-service training.
• Promote role of SLTs to visitors and volunteers.

Skills

Speech and language therapy degree

HCPC registered

Dysphagia training

Independent clinical judgment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech & Language Therapy

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

It is essential you have a Degree in Speech and Language Therapy with current HCPC registration.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Speech and Language Therapy Adult team in GG+C to provide a Speech and Language Therapy service, within the Institute of Neurosciences and to the Regional Major Trauma Service, based at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH). This is a full time, 8 month temporary post, at Band 6 (36 hrs). The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate independent and well established skills in acute management and rehabilitation of neurological conditions and may be asked to input to acute Neurology and Neurosurgery wards, Neuro Critical Care, Neuro Rehab Unit and Spinal Injuries Unit, depending on experience.

The acute Major Trauma Service provides early intensive rehabilitation to trauma patients with complex communication and swallowing difficulties. You will gain experience in interdisciplinary working, joint goal setting and have access to in-service training. As a QI hub, you will contribute to evaluating the impact of the MT service via data collection and completion of the Scottish Trauma Network's Key Performance Indicators.

We are seeking to appoint a passionate, person centred and highly motivated clinician to deliver high quality SLT input within a well-supported AHP team.

You may be asked to work in other areas of the service as required.

The Adult Acute Services Division is committed to offering all staff the opportunity to develop clinical skills with a varied caseload, and also offer appraisal, supervision and opportunities for Continuing Professional Development.

All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Location based in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Fixed-Term Contract for 8 months
• Full-time position (36 hours per week)
• Shift pattern for this post are 5 days over 6 with a rota for weekend working.

Key responsibilities:

• Professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work including direct and indirect patient care within scope of practice.
• Assesses capacity, gains valid consent and has the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent, taking full consideration of appropriate legislation i.e. Adults with Incapacity Act
• Assesses and analyses clinical and non-clinical information, and provides a clinical diagnosis for individual patients based on knowledge and experience of a range of conditions within several specialist clinical areas
• Provides specialist advice to inform clinical decision‑making within the multidisciplinary team. Issues discussed may be contentious, e.g., decisions as to non‑oral versus oral feeding.
• Acts independently to plan, implement, evaluate, and deliver individual programmes of care to maximise the outcome of intervention, including decision‑making regarding discharge from SLT caseload
• Liaises with a senior SLT as required in management of a specialist ER caseload
• Contributes to SLT student clinical placements with support from senior staff
• Occasionally delivers training in SLT departmental and speciality team in‑service training programme to promote personal and professional development
• Explains the role of SLTs to visitors, students and volunteers and others as appropriate
• Please refer to the job description for further details.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Holds Speech & language therapy degree or equivalent leading to statutory Health Professions Council registration
• Requires to undertake CPD to validate Health and Care Professions Council annual re‑registration in order to practise in the NHS
• CPD portfolio contains evidence of relevant training to develop skills and knowledge, and keep up to date with new techniques to promote and maintain good practice through reading, attendance at courses, meetings and special interest groups
• Has dysphagia training and experience relevant to the post
• Has knowledge of assessment and therapeutic tools relevant to patient group
• Is aware of and complies with national policies and procedures
• Is aware of the principles of audit
• Awareness of the roles of other professional relevant to the patient group
• Demonstrates evidence of annual programme of mandatory training e.g. CPR, Moving and Handling, Fire Safety Training
• Develops coping skills and strategies.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.