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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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the Speech and Language Therapy Team in East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as a health care support practitioner. The Speech and Language Therapy Team delivers services at universal, targeted and individualized levels and aims to support the wellbeing needs of individuals, and their families, at the earliest opportunity by working in collaboration with our communities.
You will be required to work independently within a variety of contexts and with a wide range of individuals and groups, this may include delivering support in homes, early childhood settings, schools, community clinics.
You will co-deliver training and support and implement new and innovative ways of working and assist in the collection and collation of data.
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.
Informal enquiries are welcomed to Katrina Walker, Speech and Language Therapy Team Lead tel. 07824 596484 (katrina.walker@aapct.scot.nhs.uk) or Geraldine McClune tel. 07824 596485 (geraldine.mcclune@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
EU Settlement Scheme - EU, EEA or Swiss nationals are strongly encouraged to join the EU Settlement Scheme prior to 30th June 2021. As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.