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Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.
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 will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.
Job Title: | Advanced Speech and language Therapist (Band 7) | |
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Duties & responsibilities: | The post holder will undertake the role of an advanced Speech and Language Therapist providing a comprehensive community based SLT service to patients and carers and provide expertise and leadership to the team based at East Lothian Community Hospital | |
Key requirements: | A SLT degree qualification and HCPC registration is essential for this post. Advanced clinical practice and examination skills obtained through relevant courses (at SCQF level 11) and clinical experience. Car driver is essential | |
Further information: | Have you seen our AHP Innovation, Research and Improvement intentions? Our exciting AHP strategy aims to cultivate AHP potential in NHS Lothian: https://weare.nhslothian.scot/hcprofessionsresearch/building-research-capacity-and-capability/allied-health-professions-research/ | |
How to apply: | Contact: Sheena Borthwick or Louise Nicholson-Brooks Adult Community Speech and language Therapy Service For further details 0131 537 9078 | |