NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Speech and Language Therapist
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Fixed term/Secondment opportunity until 30/06/2027 due to funding.
Secondment Opportunity
Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and complete the secondment request form prior to interview. The secondment request form and the associated secondment policy can be found on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages and must be completed and signed by the substantive line manager. The Candidate should then take it with them to interview as confirmation that an agreement has been granted.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Speech and Language Therapist to work within the Children’s Speech and Language Therapy team in Forth Valley.
The Speech and Language Therapy team in Forth Valley is known nationally for their sector leading work and has recently undergone a transformational change in order to further improve outcomes of children in young people, particularly those living in poverty.
The team works in partnership with the three local authorities, health colleagues and parents / carers delivering quality services across Universal, Targeted and Individualised levels. The successful candidate will work in partnership with parents and education staff to reduce the impact of speech, language and communication difficulties on a child’s wellbeing. This will include supporting children with communication needs, delivering training, developing the communication environment, modeling and coaching for parents and education staff in a range of interventions and approaches.
This role will require the successful candidate to deliver innovative universal, targeted and individualised approaches within educational placements.
Responsibilities
- Deliver innovative universal, targeted and individualised approaches within educational placements.
- Work in partnership with parents and education staff to reduce the impact of speech, language and communication difficulties on a child’s wellbeing.
- Support children with communication needs.
- Deliver training.
- Develop the communication environment.
- Model and coach for parents and education staff in a range of interventions and approaches.
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Requirements
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.
- Must be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
Support
You will receive a high level of professional support, leadership, clinical supervision and training and development from our highly skilled and talented staff within Forth Valley.
Contact Information
We love it when people contact us to discuss advertised posts. It allows you to find out more about us and the role and allows us to support you with your application process which we enjoy doing. Please get in touch with:
- Kate Hayman on 01259 290164
- Katie Clark on 01324 673585
- Louisa McGuire on 01786 434078
Pay and Hours
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
Sponsorship
Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.
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Equal Opportunities
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
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.
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