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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. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and innovative Speech and Language Therapist to join our Speech and Language Therapy team for Children and Young People in East Ayrshire.
The Speech and Language Therapy team for Children and Young People delivers services at universal, targeted and specialist levels 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 postholder, you will develop skills to 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.
You will form part of a dynamic team of practitioners with wide and varied expertise and skills and be supported by an experienced team lead.
This post will also includes 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 be able to develop skills in Improvement Methodology in order to fully demonstrate the impact of your innovative approaches and will have the opportunity to access wider skills development including preparing academic posters, attending local and national good practice events and sharing success with peers.
You will have strong written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively and work constructively with a range of people.
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.
Students graduating in 2022 will be considered
Informal enquiries are welcomed to:
Alison Gooding, Speech and Language Therapy Locality Lead (CYP) on 01563 545707 (alison.gooding@aapct.scot.nhs.uk) or Jane Stewart, Speech and Language Therapy Locality Lead (CYP) on 01290 426960 (jane.stewart@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.