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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.
Applications are invited for a Clinical Support Worker to join our busy Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) Service. You will work as part of the Speech and Language Therapy team in Perth Royal Infirmary
The successful applicant will be based in Perth Royal Infirmary supporting the SLT team. Duties will include taking patient case histories, carrying out therapy programmes, oral care, administrative and cleaning duties. The postholder will be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to manage and prioritise their workload.
Applicants should have a relevant qualification or proven relevant experience.
An active in-service training programme is in place both within the local base and the Tayside SLT Service. There are regular SLT team meetings for the Perth & Kinross SLT team and the wider Tayside SLT team. Personal and Professional Development is structured via the TURAS appraisal system and you will have access to regular supervision sessions.
Your performance must comply with the national "Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers 2009" and with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers.
Hours of work are: 30 hours. Please note this is a part-time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
Informal enquiries to: Karen Clark, SLT Team Lead. Tel: 01738 473714 or internal ext. 13714 or via email: karen.clark3@nhs.scot
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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