Speech & Language Therapist

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Coylton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran, based at Coylton Health Centre, is seeking a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist within the Children & Young People’s SLT team. This permanent post starts at entry level with progression to Band 6 after two years, subject to completing Flying Start and RCSLT Competency Frameworks.

The role is 36 hours per week with flexible patterns where appropriate, requires a UK driving licence, and involves partnership work with families, caseload management, and delivering

Qualifications

• Recognised SLT degree or equivalent.
• HCPC Licence to Practice.
• Excellent social and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication with parents and carers.
• Motivated, enthusiastic, and approachable.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Hold a current UK driving licence.
• Able to use technology and digital tools to support clinical and administrative work.
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with children and families to address a range of communication difficulties.
• Autonomously manage a caseload.
• Deliver universal, targeted and specialist interventions.
• Develop and deliver training to families and education staff.
• Provide supervision and day-to-day support to SLT associate practitioners.
• Engage in non-clinical service development activities.

Skills

HCPC Licence

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

Speech and Language Therapy Degree

Tools

Digital tools

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.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist within our Children & Young People’s Speech & Language Therapy team here in South Ayrshire, based at Coylton Health Centre. This post is offered on a permanent basis. The post holder will commence at entry level, with the opportunity to progress to Band 6 after two years in post, provided that Flying Start and the RCSLT Competency Frameworks have been successfully completed to the required standard.

Hours

This post will be 36 hours per week. We do provide flexible working patterns where appropriate. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What You Will Do

• Partnership working with children and young people and their families with a wide range of communication difficulties in a variety of settings
• Autonomously managing a caseload
• Delivery of universal, targeted and specialist interventions
• Developing and delivering training to families and education practitioners
• Providing supervision and day to day support to Speech & Language Therapy associate practitioner staff members
• Engagement in non-clinical activities relating to service development and personal development
  

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• Health and Care Professionals Council – Licence to Practice
• Excellent social and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and work constructively with a range of people including parents/carers
• Motivated, enthusiastic, supportive and approachable
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Hold a current UK driving licence
• Ability to use a range of technology and digital tools to support clinical and administrative work
• Excellent presentation (written and verbal) skills
  

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.