Speech and Language Therapist

Permanent & Fixed-Term/Secondment contracts available.

Fixed Term/Secondment opportunity until July 2027 to cover substantive post holder's secondment leave.

• Secondment Opportunity – Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and complete the secondment request form prior to interview. The secondment request form and the associated secondment policy can be found on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages and must be completed and signed by the substantive line manager. The Candidate should then take it with them to interview as confirmation that an agreement has been granted.
  
  

Would you like to join a supportive and forward-thinking Speech and Language Therapy service that is helping to shape practice nationally?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Speech and Language Therapists to join the Children's Speech and Language Therapy Team in NHS Forth Valley.

We welcome applications from both newly qualified Speech and Language Therapists and experienced practitioners looking for a new challenge or a change in direction.

Our service is recognised nationally for its innovative and strengths-based approach to supporting children and young people. Over recent years, we have transformed the way we work to improve outcomes for children, young people and families, with a particular focus on reducing inequalities and supporting those most impacted by poverty.

We work closely with our three local authority partners, health colleagues, early years settings, schools and families to deliver high-quality support across universal, targeted and individualised levels. We are passionate about creating environments where children and young people can communicate, participate, build relationships and thrive in the places that matter most to them.

In this role, you will work in partnership with parents, carers, education staff, health colleagues and the wider children's workforce to reduce the impact of speech, language and communication difficulties on a child's wellbeing and participation. The role includes supporting children with a range of communication needs, delivering training, developing communication-friendly environments and using coaching and modelling approaches to build the confidence and skills of the adults around the child.

This role will require the successful candidate to deliver innovative universal, targeted and individualised approaches within educational placements.

We are proud of the support we provide to our staff. You will receive high-quality clinical supervision, professional leadership, peer support and access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities. Newly qualified therapists will benefit from our Flying Start programme, mentoring and structured support, while all staff joining the service are supported to settle into their role and develop their knowledge, skills and confidence. Whatever stage you are at in your career, we are committed to helping you learn, grow and thrive.

The ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

If you have the skills, values and enthusiasm to contribute to our team, we would love to hear from you.

About

We genuinely enjoy talking to people who are interested in joining our service. Getting in touch before applying gives you an opportunity to find out more about the role, our team and the work we do and allows us to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact:

• Nicola Orr, Team Lead: 01786 434078
• Clare Valentine, Team Lead: 01324 673585
• Louisa McGuire, Children's SLT Co-ordinator: 01786 434078
  
  

We look forward to hearing from you.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.

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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments, we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

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.