Job Advert
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.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist (Newly qualified therapists will be considered and appointed as a band 5 initially progressing to band 6 once competencies are completed).
The positions is offered on a permanent basis.
What you will do:
Would you like to be part of a dynamic, innovative, friendly and welcoming team of Speech and Language Therapists working in a beautiful part of Scotland? Are you a newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist, or experienced but seeking new opportunities, and looking to join an excellent team of Adult therapists? This is an exciting opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in relation to speech, language, communication, and dysphagia therapy with adults in an inpatient setting.
The South Ayrshire Adult SLT team operate a single system model and work across an acute hospital, a community hospital, and community services. We work in partnership with colleagues in health, social care, voluntary services, and the third sector to provide a genuinely person-centred service in a variety of locations, including remote working.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
Relevant University Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Sciences |
With a relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Sciences, Dysphagia competency, you will hold current HCPC registration.
You will be well supported by a number of speech therapists and assistant practitioners. This post holder will work within the South Ayrshire Adult In patient team. All posts involve joint working and there are opportunities to take part in training with more experienced colleagues, as well as undertake external training. You will be supported to gain your dysphagia competencies if you do not already have these. You will receive peer support and participate in an excellent supervision programme.
You must be able to effectively manage your own time, and demonstrate excellent communication skills.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37.5 hours per week
Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Rosie Robertson , In-patient team Lead (01292 666500 (ext 14230) or rose.robertson2@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
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.
For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.
Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub : https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home - for advice and support with any system issues.
We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain.
Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.