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Speech & Language Therapist – Erskine Home, Bishopton

30 hours per week, 4 days over 7

Grade 6 Salary £40,008 - £43,407 per annum (pro rata)

Permanent, Part-time role

Closing Date: Sunday, 9th November 2025

An opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic, innovative organisation that values delivering care in a multi-disciplinary environment. We are looking for a part time Speech and Language Therapist to join the team at The Erskine Home in Bishopton. The postholder will be responsible for the autonomous management of the dysphagia caseload and supporting the management of communication skills of our older adult population. In addition to a highly competitive salary the postholder will be supported with funding to undertake an MSc in a topic related to their discipline. The postholder will work closely with our Physiotherapist, Podiatrist, the Advanced Nurse Practitioners and the in-house nursing and care teams. They will also work closely with the local NHS SLT team and other third sector partners and be expected to maintain a close professional relationship with these external partners including the transfers of care between services. CPD will also be supported by the close working relationships with external partners. Training of internal staff will also be a feature of this exciting role.

Note: The role entails autonomous management of dysphagia and support for communication skills in older adults, with opportunities for professional development.

Candidates interested in the post can make informal enquiries to Derek Barron, Director of Care (derek.barron@erskine.org.uk) or Lorna Brammer, Speech & Language Therapist (lorna.brammer2@nhs.scot). Note: Email addresses are provided for contact.

Please note: applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Erskine is unable to provide sponsorship. If you are selected for interview, you will receive an invite by email (please check spam/junk).

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland Check. Where a candidate has resided in the UK for less than five years and lived/remained in a country for six months or more, in addition to a Disclosure/PVG, they will be asked to complete a criminal records check application via HireRight.

Please apply online at erskine.org.uk/careers. If you require the application in another format please contact the HR Department on 0141 338 6304

• Dayforce Wallet – employees can request up to 90% of earned pay on-demand in between pay periods.
• 28 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays, increasing to 33 days per year, at 1 extra day for 5 years.
• Employer pension contribution
• Reimbursement of professional care fees
• Structured induction programme
• Flexible working considered
• Opportunities for training and development
• Enhanced sick & maternity pay
• In-house Occupational Health Service
• Free on-site parking
• Health and wellbeing scheme
• Blue Light Card

Please note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Erskine are unable to provide sponsorship. If you are selected for interview, you will receive an invite by email (please ensure you check your spam/junk mailbox).

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland Check. Where a candidate has resided in the UK for less than five years and lived/remained in a country for six months or more, in addition to a Disclosure/PVG, they will be asked to complete a criminal records check application via HireRight.

Please apply online at erskine.org.uk/careers. If you require the application in another format please contact the HR Department on 0141 338 6304