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INTERNAL TO CURRENT BAND 6 STAFF IN THE SOUTH HSCP
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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.
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Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly skilled SLT to lead the work currently underway as part of the service level agreement with South Ayrshire Council Education department. This is an internal development opportunity.
What you will do:
The Speech and Language Therapy team for Children and Young People delivers services at universal, targeted and individualised levels of care and aims to support the wellbeing needs of children, and their families, at the earliest opportunity by working in collaboration with our communities.
This post forms part of the service for Children and Young People and, together with the team leads, you will support the leadership and governance of speech and language therapy services for children, young people, their families and carers in collaboration with local partners. You will be the key lead for the ASN and Equity contracts with Education, as well as leading on the DLD and Neurodevelopmental standards work.
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:
You will hold:
- University Degree or equivalent (3 years ordinary degree/4 year’s Honours degree).
- Certificate to practise from HCPC (Health Care Professions Council).
- Membership of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (desirable).
You will be a highly skilled practitioner with extensive clinical experience. Experience of line management, clinical leadership and quality improvement are desirable.
Regular support and supervision and opportunities to enhance skills will be provided in line with Turas.
You will have strong written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively and work constructively with a range of people.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
UK Car licence is essential to this role
Hours:
37 hours per week.
This post is full time although alternative hours (eg part time / job share) will be considered. This post is funded until 31st March 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for the development of leadership skills.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Alison Gooding, Speech and Language Therapy Service Manager (South) on 07860299643 or via alison.gooding@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
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