KWG263882- Speech and Language Therapist

NHS Scotland; Aberdeen; On-site; ZAR 803,000 - 1,070,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Job summary

NHS Grampian's Aberdeen Royal Infirmary invites applications for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join the Acute Adult SLT Team. This rotation focuses on acute medicine with opportunities to develop specialist skills in an experienced environment.

You will work within a large teaching hospital, supporting adults with a wide range of speech, language and swallowing difficulties and delivering high-quality, person-centred care as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and RCSLT membership required.
• Post-registration dysphagia training and relevant clinical experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible, proactive approach to service delivery.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage adults with acquired speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to support patient-centred care and positive outcomes.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in service-wide learning, development and clinical governance activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamworking

Flexible approach

Professional development

Education

HCPC registration

RCSLT membership

Post-registration dysphagia training

Job description

Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist

Acute Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary | NHS Grampian

Full-Time Post (Part-Time Applications Welcome)

Develop Your Acute SLT Career in a Supportive and Specialist Team

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist looking to develop your skills within a dynamic acute hospital service?

We are seeking a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly, experienced and supportive Acute Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. This rotational post offers an exciting opportunity to develop specialist skills across acute adult care, with a primary focus on acute medicine.

Working within one of Scotland's largest teaching hospitals, you will support adults presenting with a wide range of acquired communication and swallowing difficulties, delivering high-quality, person-centred care as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Whether you are looking to further develop your specialist clinical expertise or broaden your experience within acute services, this role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth.

The Role

You Will

• Assess and manage adults with acquired speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to support patient-centred care and positive outcomes.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in service-wide learning, development and clinical governance activities.

What We're Looking For

• Is HCPC registered and a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Has completed post-registration dysphagia training and has relevant clinical experience.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and team-working skills.
• Is motivated to deliver high-quality care within a busy acute setting.
• Has a flexible and proactive approach to service delivery.
• Is committed to ongoing professional development and service improvement.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and experienced Acute Adult SLT team.
• Regular clinical supervision and peer support.
• Opportunities to work alongside specialist clinicians across a wide range of acute services.
• CPD and development opportunities.
• Exposure to diverse and rewarding clinical caseloads.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to patients at a critical point in their healthcare journey.

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available in certain circumstances to successful candidates.

HCPC registration is mandatory.

Informal enquiries to Clare Emerson (Lead SLT), or Clare Tarr (Lead SLT in Acute and Critical Care) on 01224 553566, or email [e-mail]

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.

As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at [e-mail].

For more information about NHS Grampian: NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.