Speech and Language Therapist

The Role

As part of a multidisciplinary/agency team, the post holder will manage a defined caseload, using evidence based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

To deliver comprehensive Speech and Language Therapy services to clients with a variety of communication difficulties and/or eating/drinking/swallowing difficulties.

This service will be delivered in a variety of settings.

The post holder is expected to develop relevant clinical skills, knowledge and experience without direct supervision.

Duties and location may vary depending on the client group/aspect and demands of the service/level of experience.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we'll need you to bring

• Degree in speech and language pathology or equivalent

Registered with HCPC

Additional after completion of Newly Qualified Practitioner Competencies Framework:

Evidence of development of specialist knowledge underpinned by current evidence base

Practice education experience relevant to the client group/aspect of service

Knowledge and application of theory underpinning speech and language practice

Knowledge of and adherence to national and local clinical guidelines

Excellent team working skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work with people and as part of a multi disciplinary team

Excellent time management skills

Working knowledge of basic information technology

Car driver with a full valid UK/EU/EEA driving licence

Overseas applicants - Please note that Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration is essential to be considered for this role

Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

It would be great if you also have

• Member of RCSLT

Completion NHS Flying Start Programme and RCSLT NQP Framework

Experience of working with children and young people with speech, language & communication difficulties

Experience of working with different age groups

Demonstrates knowledge of assessment and intervention / treatment in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice

Uses knowledge gained from experience and attendance at specialist courses to inform clinical judgement/decision making in the assessment and management of complex clinical conditions

Knowledge of ASD or Learning Disabilities in C&YP

Communicates effectively with a wide range of professionals, carers and clients in a form and manner that is consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating

Demonstrates ability to work individually and as part of a team

Takes responsibility for own personal development and takes an active part in learning opportunities

To contribute to proposed service/policy developments and ensure policies are implemented

Contract type

Permanent

Full time

37 hours

Location and Working Pattern

The first

post will be based within Children's Services SLT, Lanarkshire.

The second post will be split over Adult Learning Disability SLT Team (3 days) and Children's Services SLT Team (2 days) - Base TBC.

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!

For enquires regarding the first post, please contact Lucy Scott Muir on 01698 368780.

For enquires regarding the second post, please contact Pauline Downie on 01698 755236/33.

For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Nicole Hetherington, Recruitment Administrator on nicole.hetherington@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits Include

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• Occupational health services
• Employee counselling services
• Work-life Balance policies and procedures
  
  

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.