Speech & Language Therapist

NHS National Services Scotland; Irvine; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is looking for a permanent Speech & Language Therapist at Ayrshire Central Hospital. This position involves working with a multi-disciplinary team to support children experiencing serious mental health problems, and requires a university degree along with experience in related fields. Applicants must possess a valid UK driving licence and car ownership is essential.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of current national policy.
• Experience in mental health support for children and young people.
• Familiarity with diagnostic processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support, assessment and diagnosis for children/young people with mental health challenges.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.

Skills

Experience with children and young people

Knowledge of neurodevelopmental assessment

Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team

Education

University Degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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 is 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)

Meet the Teams

• S-CAMHS: Specialist Community CAMHS offers specialist assessment, care and treatment of children and young people experiencing serious mental health problems such as low mood, anxiety, and suicidal ideation.
• N-CAMHS: Neurodiverse CAMHS provides specialist clinical support, assessment and diagnosis for children and young people experiencing combined challenges of mental ill-health with a neurodevelopmental condition such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
• CUAIT: CAMHS Urgent Assessment and Intensive Treatment responds to the urgent needs of children and young people who are experiencing a mental health crisis.

Position

An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Speech & Language Therapist at Ayrshire Central Hospital. This post may be considered as a development post; if you would be interested in discussing this option, please contact us prior to submitting your application.

What you will do

You will be working alongside our multi-disciplinary team to provide clinical support, assessment and diagnosis for children/young people experiencing serious mental health problems such as low mood, anxiety, suicidal ideation, who may also have a co-occurring neurodevelopmental condition.

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

• University Degree or equivalent (3 years ordinary degree/4 years’ honours degree).
• You are required to be professionally registered, to have a good working knowledge of current national policy. You should have experience of working with children and young people with emotional, behavioural, social and mental health difficulties and knowledge of neurodevelopmental assessment and diagnostic processes.
• You will have access to mentoring, high quality professional supervision and scope to participate in a wide variety of professional development opportunities. You will be fully supported to test out new ideas and innovations in collaboration with our Quality Improvement, Data and Engagement Team as we continue to develop our services.

Hours

37 per week

UK Driving Licence / Car Ownership

Car licence / Car ownership is essential to this role.

Contact for more information

For more information about the role contact: Taryn Loutit on 01294 322046 or [e-mail]

Additional information for candidates

• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain. Do not upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
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Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. Some vacancies are for internal candidates only; if you are a staff member, update your JobTrain profile accordingly. For vacancies where a driving licence is required, this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is granted by UK Visas and Immigration. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.