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Due to promotion, we have a vacancy for a band 5 speech and language therapist in this beautiful part of the country. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join the friendly and supportive adult speech and language therapy team in Forth Valley. This post offers an exciting opportunity to work with adults who have a range of acquired communication support needs and eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties. The successful candidate will work from both Forth Valley Royal Hospital and Stirling Community Hospital. They will work in a range of clinical settings in partnership with a variety of multi-disciplinary teams. Experience of assessing and working with adults is required but there will also be the opportunity for in-house training and CPD opportunities. Individuals will be supported by an SLT clinical lead and a range of other senior colleagues.
A recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration are essential.
The post requires travel within Forth Valley, transporting therapy materials and potentially making visits to places not on direct public transport routes.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
We like 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. Please do get in touch with Anne-Marie Irving, SLT Coordinator, annemarie.irving@nhs.scot or Pippa Faunce Smith pippa.fauncesmith@nhs.scot
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.
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.