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SP247913 - Speech & Language Therapist (Child Neurodevelopmental Pathway)
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Speech and Language Therapist (21 hours per week – Temporary/Secondment, 23 months)
Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership – Child Neurodevelopmental Pathway Base: Aberdeen Health Village, Frederick Street, Aberdeen
About the Role
Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is seeking an HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist to join their emergent neurodevelopmental pathway for children and families across Aberdeen City. This is a unique opportunity to participate in developing a neuro-affirming, strengths-based model that:
- Prioritises early identification and timely, coordinated support
- Reduces reliance on specialist diagnostic pathways
- Delivers intervention in universal and community settings rather than purely specialist environments
As part of this role, you’ll work within a multidisciplinary “team around the child” model, collaborating with professionals from education, health, and third-sector partners to:
- Co-build narrative-based understandings with families and professionals
- Strengthen collaborative assessment frameworks for consistent decision-making
- Develop and deliver workforce learning in neuro-affirming practice
The service embraces clinical supervision, continued professional development (CPD), and quality improvement methodologies—all while addressing shared priorities for transformational change in health and social care delivery.
Scattered posting may require flexibility to offer services at weekends and extended hours when necessary.
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Responsibilities
- Provide clinical input within a strengths-focused, neuro-affirming approach
- Partner with wider health and social care teams to improve early identification pathways
- Contribute to developing consistent assessment tools and frameworks for decision-making
- Support family-centred interventions, aligning with a collaborative narrative approach
- Develop training materials and facilitate learning on neuro-affirming practice, leveraging:
- National Neurodevelopmental Specification for Scotland (Scottish Government)
- Frameworks from NHS Education for Scotland and the National Autism Implementation Team (NAIT)
- Engage in workforce development, supporting colleagues in children’s early years and universal services
- Collaborate on system-wide improvement projects to prevent long-term health inequalities and improve outcomes for neurodivergent children and families
Requirements
- Current HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist
- Demonstrable experience working with neurodivergent children and young people (or a strong commitment to building this competence)
- Passion for co-produced system-wide improvement and person-centred care
- Readiness to work flexibly, including provision of services at weekends and extended hours where required
- Full driving licence and provision of a car (due to potential Low Emission Zone costs for this role)
About the Partnership
Aberdeen City HSCP is committed to equitable, inclusive, and strengths-based care with an emphasis on:
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- Reducing reliance on specialist diagnostic services through early, co-ordinated support
- Promoting tackling health inequalities through system-wide interventions
- Fostering multidisciplinary collaboration across health, education, and third-sector teams
Benefits & Commitments
- Accessible and inclusive recruitment: Adjustments can be made during the process.
- Ongoing CPD and supervision: Robust support for clinical development.
- Diversity and equity focus: NHS Scotland promotes fairness, accessibility, and workforce diversity.
- Contribution to transformative model: Influence the future of neurodevelopmental services in Aberdeen City.
Application Details
- Temporary/Secondment Duration: 23 months
- Hours: 21 hours per week
- Interview Date: 16th July 2026
Apply via JobTrain—do not upload a CV.
For further information, contact: Lizzy Archibald (AHP Lead), lizzy.archibald@nhs.scot
Further Notes
- If based within the Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you’ll be responsible for all costs associated with access.
- Adjustments for in-person candidates may be provided if unavoidable—contact gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
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