About The Organisation
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
The Role
Undertakes the implementation of therapy programmes under the direction of the Speech and Language Therapist across varied locations and with different client groups.
Duties and location may vary depending on the client group/aspect and demands of the service/level of experience.
In this key role, you will:
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To implement and adapt speech and language therapy programmes devised by and under the direction of the Speech and Language Therapist with clients with a range of complex difficulties and health needs.
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To take the initiative to devise, prepare and organise therapy activities and equipment for own and others’ therapy within the programme agreed with the Speech and Language Therapist.
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To demonstrate techniques/strategies to families, education colleagues and any other relevant professionals.
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To liaise with parents/carers/educators and other agencies to gather, collate and refine information in order to produce communication boards/books/passports.
What You'll Bring:
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Formal qualification at HNC Level or equivalent level of experience in a health/education/social care environment.
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Awareness of health legislation relevant to the clinical area.
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Knowledge of the clinical speciality/area process, techniques and/or activities relevant to client group.
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Ability to apply a range of technical and practical skills.
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A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
What we Offer
As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:
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Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
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Generous NHS pension scheme
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Annual incremental salary progression
- Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
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NHS discounts and more.
NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
- Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
For informal discussion, please contact Pauline Downie, Speech & Language Therapist Manager on [email protected].
If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Anna Zastawnik-Baran, Recruitment Administrator on [email protected].
