Speech and Language Therapist - Specialist - Specialist Children’s Services

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

Are you an experienced and passionate Speech and Language Therapist looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people? Join the Community Paediatrics Speech and Language Therapy Service within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, one of the largest NHS organisations in the UK, where you will be supported to develop your clinical expertise while working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.

In this rewarding Specialist role, you will assess, diagnose and provide specialist interventions for children and young people with speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties. Working across a range of community settings, you will play a vital role in improving outcomes for children, supporting families, and helping shape high-quality services across NHSGGC.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

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Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full-time, Permanent
• You will be based at Barrhead Health and Care Centre
• Working Pattern: Monday - Friday
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and provide specialist speech and language therapy interventions for children and young people with a range of communication and swallowing difficulties
• Manage and prioritise a specialist caseload, making autonomous clinical decisions and developing evidence-based treatment plans
• Work collaboratively with families, education staff, healthcare professionals and partner agencies to deliver coordinated care and achieve positive outcomes
• Deliver specialist programmes of care, monitor progress and make decisions regarding ongoing management and discharge from the service
• Contribute to Stage 1 and pre-referral activities, helping to improve access to services and support early intervention
• Support the development of colleagues through supervision, training, practice education and sharing specialist knowledge
• Participate in audit, service improvement initiatives, research activities and professional development opportunities to enhance patient care
  
  

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy, Speech and Language Pathology or equivalent recognised qualification
• Certificate to Practise awarded by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Experience working with a paediatric speech and language therapy caseload within a clinical setting
• Demonstrable knowledge within a specialist speech and language therapy area gained through postgraduate study or relevant experience
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and report-writing skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workload effectively and build strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations
  
  

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
  
  

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Fiona Higgins/Rachel Ferguson, SLT Management Team, on 0141 800 7117 or Fiona.Higgins2@nhs.scot / Rachel.Ferguson7@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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