Speech and Language Therapy Support Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

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Speech and Language Therapy Support Practitioner, Dunfermline

Client: NHS Scotland

Location: Dunfermline, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

085f5c9c1ea9

Job Views:

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Fife Speech and Language Therapy Service has a Health Care Support Worker post available within our adult acquired team based at Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline.

Under the supervision of registered Speech and Language Therapists, responsibilities include direct clinical work with adults experiencing communication difficulties due to conditions like cancer or stroke, involving contact with patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals.

You will also support Speech and Language Therapists in clinical delivery of the weekly Videofluoroscopy Clinic, liaising with the Radiology Service.

Additional duties involve administrative tasks such as preparing therapy resources, programming AAC systems, managing waiting lists, and administering area-wide clinics. Experience with eHealth systems would be advantageous.

Applicants should demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, time management, and IT skills. Experience working with adults with communication difficulties in healthcare settings is highly desirable. An SVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification is required.

Teamwork experience and understanding of the importance of communication for social participation are essential.

You will join a dynamic service with a peer facilitation and supervision model, committed to staff wellbeing, supported by a small team at Queen Margaret Hospital.

For informal enquiries, contact Ailie Mackay, SLT Operational Lead (adults), at 01592 226784.

Note: Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check. If classified as a "regulated role," appointment is subject to joining the PVG Scheme. Changes will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For details, visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

NHS Fife is legally obliged to verify the right to work in the UK. Non-UK or Irish applicants must confirm their eligibility. NHS Scotland values diversity and encourages applications from all societal sections. We offer flexible working, family-friendly policies, and support for disabled, long-term conditions, or neurodivergent candidates through reasonable adjustments.