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:
Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as an Advanced Speech & Language Therapist within our specialist Neuro-rehabilitation service, where you will play a vital role in transforming lives across our communities. Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will deliver expert assessment and intervention to adults with complex communication and swallowing needs.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work autonomously while influencing service development, education, and policy across NHSGGC. You will support individuals to achieve independence and improve the quality of life within their own environments. At NHSGGC, we are committed to innovation, collaboration, and providing the highest quality care to the people we serve.
Please note you will need to have a relevant first-level degree (usually BSc) or equivalent with professional membership and registration with HCPC.
All other 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:
Duration : Permanent
Location: Maryhill Health Centre
Hours: Full-time (36 hours) or Part-time (up to 32 hours)
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday (09:00-17:00), Part time hours also arranged accordingly.
Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver highly specialised assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults with complex communication and swallowing difficulties
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Manage and prioritise an independent caseload while acting as key worker to coordinate multidisciplinary care
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Provide expert clinical advice, training and consultancy to colleagues, carers and partner agencies
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Lead and contribute to service development, audit and research activity to enhance patient care
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Supervise and support junior staff, assistants and students, promoting continuous professional development
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Develop and deliver tailored intervention plans and evaluate outcomes across diverse community settings
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to ensure person-centred, coordinated care
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy with HCPC registration and membership of RCSLT
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Postgraduate training and significant experience in neuro-rehabilitation and dysphagia management
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Demonstrable experience managing complex caseloads with high levels of clinical autonomy
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Proven ability to supervise, train and support staff, students and multidisciplinary colleagues
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Strong understanding of audit, research methodologies and evidence-based practice
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Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence others
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 Gray, SLT Service Manager on [email protected] or call 07540707066.
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.
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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