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:
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join the adult acute Speech and Language Therapy service within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Working as part of a large, supportive and forward-thinking department, you will contribute to delivering high-quality care across a range of acute hospital settings. This city-wide post offers variety, flexibility and the opportunity to support patients with communication and swallowing needs where demand is greatest. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams while benefiting from strong peer support, supervision and ongoing development opportunities. NHSGGC is committed to creating a positive and inclusive working environment where you can grow and thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your clinical expertise across one of the largest SLT services in Scotland.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Full Time, Permanent
Based Location: Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Shift Pattern: 5 over 7 (Monday to Sunday)
Key responsibilities:
- Independently assess, diagnose and manage a varied caseload of adults with communication and swallowing difficulties across acute settings
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Deliver evidence-based interventions and develop individualised care plans to optimise patient outcomes
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, providing specialist advice to support clinical decision-making
- Support service delivery across sites, responding flexibly to clinical demand and ensuring continuity of care
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Maintain accurate clinical records, activity data, and comply with professional, local and national standards
- Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and service development activities
- Contribute to supervision, training and support of students, junior staff and colleagues
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy with current HCPC registration
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Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining high standards of practice
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Experience supporting adults with communication and/or swallowing difficulties, including dysphagia, or transferable experience in similar settings
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Awareness of a range of assessment methods, therapeutic approaches, and clinical governance principles
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Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, recognising when to seek guidance and support
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Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex or sensitive situations
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Experience contributing to supervision, audit, quality improvement, or service development activities is welcomed
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:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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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:
Alison Gooding, CSM - [email protected] - 07860299643
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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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.
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