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SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY ASSISTANT (BANK)
Band 4: £22,927 to £25,223 pro rata
Plus £1,074 Distant Islands Allowance pro rata
Hours: as needed (variable, maximum 30 hours per week)
Bank Post
We are looking for a flexible and motivated assistant to join the Speech and Language Therapy Department Bank to support the department in providing a service to English, Gaelic and bilingual paediatric and adult clients who have communication impairment and/or eating and swallowing difficulties. The post holder will be called upon to work as and when there is a gap in provision.
The post holder will have responsibility for supporting and implementing individual therapy programmes under the supervision of the Speech and Language Therapists. Duties will include keeping clinical records and undertaking other organisational and administrative tasks. Excellent communication skills are required and the post holder must have ability to work independently and show initiative.
A car driver is required for this post due to the spread of locations across the islands.
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme.
For further information or an informal discussion about the post, please contact Christine Lapsley, Speech and Language Therapy Manager, on 07870-484-639 or christine.lapsley@nhs.scot.
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Closing Date 3rd June 2021
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