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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.
We are looking for therapists to join our Speech and Language Therapy team for Children and Young People in North Ayrshire. We deliver services at universal, targeted and specialist levels and support the wellbeing needs of children and their families at the earliest opportunity by working in collaboration with our communities and health and education partners.
You will develop skills to autonomously manage a wide and varied caseload which may include children with complex needs, disorders of speech, language, voice, fluency, communication, and eating and drinking. You will assess, treat and manage your own caseload, maintain appropriate records, work collaboratively with the clients, carers and other agencies to enable and maximise self-management. You will supervise the work of assistants. You will form part of a dynamic team of practitioners with wide and varied expertise and skills and be supported by an experienced team lead.
As this is a development post, you will be supported to develop your clinical skills across universal, targeted and specialist levels of intervention. You will be a highly motivated independent learner and evidence good time management skills. You will be allocated a mentor and regular support, supervision and opportunities to enhance skills will be provided in line with Turas.
This post will be converted to a Band 6 role on successful completion of agreed competencies.
Car availability for work purposes and a valid UK license is essential for this post.
You will have strong written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively and work constructively with a range of people.
Hours: 37.50 per week but applications for part-time work will be considered.
Informal enquiries are welcomed to Katrina Walker, Speech and Language Therapy Team Lead tel. 07824 596484 (katrina.walker@aapct.scot.nhs.uk) or Geraldine McClune tel. 07824 596485 (geraldine.mcclune@aapct.scot.nhs.uk)
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.