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 Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our supportive Community Paediatric Team in West Dunbartonshire on a fixed-term basis. Based at the Vale Centre for Health and Care, you will work across a diverse locality supporting children, young people and families. Within NHSGGC, we are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care whilst fostering a culture of learning, collaboration and professional development. You will play a key role in delivering specialist intervention and making a real impact on children’s communication and wellbeing. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop further your clinical expertise within a highly valued and progressive service. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to improving lives across our communities.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Fixed-Term, Full-Time
Base Location: The Vale Centre for Health and Care
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday
Key responsibilities:
- Manage and prioritise a specialist caseload of children and young people with complex speech, language and communication needs
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Undertake comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and delivery of evidence-based therapy interventions
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Develop and implement individualised therapy programmes, including for complex and neurodevelopmental presentations
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Work collaboratively with families, education staff and multidisciplinary colleagues to support care planning and outcomes
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Contribute to training, coaching and support for colleagues, support staff and partner agencies
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Maintain accurate clinical records, reports and data in line with professional and organisational standards
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Participate in service development, audit, research and pre-referral activity to enhance patient care
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent qualification
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Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
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Significant experience working with paediatric caseloads, including complex communication needs
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Knowledge of neurodevelopmental differences and a range of speech, language and communication disorders
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Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams
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Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills with a commitment to reflective practice
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Full UK driving licence and access to a car, and membership of the PVG Scheme required
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:
Claire Crampsey, Speech and Language Therapy Manager - [email protected] - 01389 828265
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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