Speech & Language Therapist

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dundee is looking for a Band 7 Speech & Language Therapist to enhance their acute care team. The role involves assessing and managing complex dysphagia and communication needs in patients. Candidates should be HCPC registered with significant experience in acute settings. This permanent, part-time position of 18.5 hours offers opportunities for clinical development and collaboration within a supportive team. Join us in delivering high-quality care and driving service innovation.

Benefits

Strong clinical support

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist.
• Significant experience in acute hospital settings.
• Skilled in dysphagia assessment and complex communication management.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the assessment and management of complex dysphagia and communication needs.
• Provide expert input into complex communication assessments and rehabilitation.
• Deliver practice education to SLT students.

Skills

Dysphagia assessment

Complex communication management

Education and innovation

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

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.

Speech & Language Therapist

Permanent, 18.5 hours

Salary Scale: Band 7 £50,861 - £59,159 pro rata

We are excited to invite applications for a Band 7 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our SLT team at Ninewells Hospital, working within acute care.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SLT with advanced clinical skills in managing highly complex dysphagia and communication difficulties in acutely unwell patients. The successful candidate will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team in Ninewells Hospital, contributing to high-quality care and service innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the assessment and management of complex dysphagia and communication needs.
• Provide expert input into complex communication assessments and rehabilitation.
• Deliver practice education to SLT students and support learning for AHP, nursing, and medical colleagues.
• Lead on audit, service development, quality improvement.
• Participate in peer support, clinical supervision, and appraisal processes.
• Participate in instrumental assessments of swallowing (e.g., FEES/VFSS).

What We’re Looking For

• HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist.
• Significant experience in acute hospital settings.
• Skilled in dysphagia assessment and complex communication management.
• Committed to education, innovation, and collaborative working.
• Passionate about clinical excellence and staff wellbeing.

What We Offer

• Separate line management and clinical supervision to support strong clinical performance.
• A culture of peer support, reflective practice, and professional development.
• Opportunities to contribute to service innovation.
• A welcoming and experienced SLT team with a strong ethos of collaboration.

If you're ready to take on this important role in a vibrant acute care environment, we’d love to hear from you.

*Informal enquiries to: Fiona MacAulay/Elenor Roche, Speech & Language Therapy, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. Telephone [phone]. [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Hours of work are: 18.5 per week, permanent. Additional hours up to full time are currently available on a temporary basis.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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