Speech and Language Therapist - Speech & Language Therapy Adult Acute

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 enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist looking to further develop your specialist clinical skills? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join our Adult Speech and Language Therapy service. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work autonomously with patients presenting with communication and swallowing difficulties, while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. As part of one of the UK's largest NHS organisations, you will benefit from a supportive learning environment, ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful difference to patients and their families every day.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full Time, Permanent
• You will be based between Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Glasgow Royal Infirmary
• You will be working 5 days over 7 between Monday and Sunday
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage a specialist caseload of adults with communication and swallowing disorders
• Develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes to maximise patient outcomes
• Provide specialist advice and recommendations to patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams
• Participate in clinical audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and activity data in line with professional standards
• Contribute to student education, staff training and professional development activities
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to ensure coordinated patient care
  
  

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

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent qualification leading to HCPC registration
• Current HCPC registration and commitment to maintaining ongoing professional development
• Dysphagia training and experience relevant to adult clinical practice
• Experience assessing and treating adults with communication and swallowing difficulties
• Knowledge of assessment tools, therapeutic interventions and evidence-based practice relevant to the patient group
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey sensitive information effectively
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team while managing a varied clinical caseload efficiently
  
  

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

Cairsty O'Rourke, Clinical Specialist SLT on 0141 451 6368 or Cairstiona.orourke@nhs.scot

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

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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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