Speech & Language Therapist - Adult Community Team
- Full-time
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist within our Adult Community Team in East Ayrshire.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced SLT to join the driven and innovative team of Adult SLTs in East Ayrshire. There are opportunities for developing skills in areas of advanced dysphagia and videofluoroscopy.
You should have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working within the adult setting, and post graduate dysphagia competencies are essential.
Car driver is essential for this role. Part time/ flexible working will be considered.
Hours
36 hours over 5 days although alternative patterns can be considered.
This post is offered on a permanent basis.
UK Driving Licence
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.
What you will do
The postholder will manage a diverse caseload across varying locations within East Ayrshire, ranging from outpatient clinics to care homes and domiciliary visits.
The primary focus is on the management of eating and drinking difficulties, as well as communication and voice.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post
You will be a skilled practitioner with extensive clinical experience. Regular support and supervision and opportunities to enhance skills will be provided in line with Turas. You will have strong written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively and work constructively with a range of people.
Dysphagia competencies are essential.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Stephen Jannetts, SLT Locality Lead, Stephen.jannetts@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.
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.
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. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.
Additional information for candidates
- You should apply for this post by completing the application process on NHS Jobs Scotland.
- DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
- Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
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.