Speech and Language Therapy Locality Lead

NHS Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Speech and Language Therapy Locality Lead based at Central Clinic, Kilmarnock. The role is fixed-term/secondment until 31 March 2028 and part-time (14.4 hours per week). A UK driving licence is essential for this role, and sponsorship is not universal.

You will lead service improvement and report via the HSCP’s Integrated Children’s Board. You will require HCPC registration as an SLT with substantial clinical experience and proven leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist with clinical expertise.
• Experience in line management and service improvement desirable.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and collaborative working ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Roots project with the existing part-time Roots lead.
• Contribute to the East SLT leadership team and lead on service improvement.
• Report to the HSCP via the Integrated Children’s Board.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Line management

Quality improvement

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

HCPC registration as SLT

Job description

NHS Scotland

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.

NHS Scotland

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.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Speech and Language Therapy Locality Lead based at Central Clinic, Kilmarnock. This post is offered on a fixed-term basis / secondment basis until 31 March 2028.

Hours

14.4 hours per week.

From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part‑time staff) without loss of earnings.

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What You Will Do

You will lead the Roots project jointly with the existing part time Roots lead. You will contribute to the East SLT leadership team and lead on service improvement. You will report to the HSCP via the Integrated Children’s Board.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

You will be a highly skilled practitioner with extensive clinical experience. Experience of line management, clinical leadership and quality improvement are desirable. Regular support and supervision and opportunities to enhance skills will be provided in line with Turas. You will have strong written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively and work constructively with a range of people.

RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro‑rated for part‑time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre‑employment checks.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Ariana Thompson, SLT Service Manager, 07827999385, email [e-mail]

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.