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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.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Speech and Language Therapist to join our team in North Ayrshire, based at the Douglas Grant Rehabilitation Centre. You will have specialist skills in working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties post stroke. You will work collaboratively with patients and carers, as well as the multi-disciplinary team, to deliver effective and comprehensive rehabilitation to people, post stroke, across North and East Ayrshire.
There is close collaboration with the SLT Adult Acquired Team based in Crosshouse Hospital and there is ongoing access to all tertiary services based in Crosshouse, e.g. Videofluoroscpy.
You will be expected to assess, treat and manage a shared caseload and provide clinical support and leadership to students, SLTAs, rehab support workers and Band 5 SLTs.
Experience of working in a multi-agency environment, delivering change and service improvement are important components of this post.
You will also be expected to demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
You must hold a University Degree or equivalent (3 years ordinary degree/4 year's Honours degree). Certificate to practise from HCPC (Health Care Professions Council) and have a Post Graduate Qualification in Dysphagia. Membership of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists is desirable. Regular support and supervision as well as opportunities to enhance your knowledge skills will be provided and you will have access to recognised evidence based training programmes and as well as local training opportunities. You will be expected to demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Various hours up to 37.5 will be considered
Ayrshire Central Hospital is within easy communing distance to Glasgow, and the surrounding areas, and there is ample free staff parking on site. Informal enquiries are welcomed. Please contact Rachel Gaddi on 01294 323 045 or by email Rachel.gaddi@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
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.