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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. The post holder is required to work collaboratively in a safe, care and respectful way.
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 and health and education partners.
As the post holder, you will autonomously manage a wide and varied caseload which may include children with complex needs, disorders of speech, language, voice, fluency, communication, eating and drinking. You will assess, treat and manage your own caseload, maintain appropriate records, work collaboratively with the clients, carers and other agencies to enable and maximise self-management and provide clinical support to other students/staff on SLT issues, as well as supervising the work of assistants.
This post will also include a focus around creating communication friendly environments and you will deliver training packages, support workshops and provide coaching and mentoring to support families, educators, education support staff, voluntary and third sector, social services and the wider community to embed strategies which will maximize children’s speech, language and communication skills. This will ensure that speech, language and communication skills are seen as a fundamental element of children’s development and vital to improving outcomes.
You will have strong written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively and work constructively with a range of people.
You will have experience of working in a supportive role with individuals and their families and as part of a team.
Regular support and supervision and opportunities to enhance skills will be provided.
Car availability for work purposes and a valid UK license is essential for this post.
Hours: 37.50 hours per week
Base Location: Central Clinic, Kilmarnock
A car driver / owner is essential
Informal enquiries are welcomed to Alison Gooding, Speech and Language Therapist Locality Lead on 01563 545725 or alison.gooding@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Closing Date: 9th September 2020