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NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. We are committed to a culture that is caring, safe, and respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring, and respectful way.
Position
Speech and Language Therapy Manager, Ailsa Hospital. Permanent position.
Hours
Up to 36 hours per week. Job share may be considered. From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced; full‑time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours without loss of earnings.
UK Driving Licence
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.
What You Will Do
* Responsible for organising the effective delivery and development of Speech and Language Therapy Services within an agreed HSCP and Acute services.
* Provide professional clinical leadership, supervision and line management to Speech and Language Therapy across HSCP and acute services.
* Represent the specialist contribution of Speech and Language Therapy Services in a range of multidisciplinary/multi‑agency areas within and outside the organisation in strategic planning of agreed service areas, communicating complex and at times contentious information relating to the specialist area.
* Lead and fully manage the Speech and Language Therapy team within the HSCP and acute services.
* Ensure that systems to support Clinical Governance and performance management are operating effectively within the agreed Service area.
* Have responsibility for the management of a highly specialised caseload, ensuring effective diagnosis and management to meet patients’ needs.
* Act as alternating chair of the Speech and Language Therapy Profession Uni Professional Development Group and be the nominated Speech and Language Therapy representative on the AHP Clinical Governance Group during tenure.
* Work in collaboration with MDT management colleagues to offer professional advice and support to SLT staff working within MDTs who are line managed outside uni‑professional structures (where relevant).
Knowledge, Training and/or Experience Required for this Post
* Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
* Attendance of formal management courses.
* Evidence of relevant post‑graduate education and development to Masters level or equivalent.
* Up to date portfolio demonstrating personal development leadership.
* Certificate to practice from HCPC.
* Significant practice at a highly specialist level within Adult or children’s Speech and Language Therapy.
* Advanced level of specialist knowledge gained over a significant period of time and including regular attendance at specialist courses or specific interest groups (SIGs).
* Significant management experience.
* Significant leadership experience.
* Evidence of Quality improvement competence.
* Experience of working effectively in a multi stake‑holder environment.
* Knowledge of Local and National Strategic Direction.
* Understanding of corporate governance.
* Knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards.
* Competency in IT packages.
* Clinical competencies in area of professional practice.
* Leading, influencing and negotiating in challenging circumstances.
* Communicating complex and difficult issues, using a variety of methods to a range of stakeholders.
* Effective collaborative and team working.
* Delivering governance and achieving results.
* Proven record of motivational leadership skills and team management/development.
RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP
To work in the United Kingdom, a relevant permission to work must be demonstrated. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information on NHS Scotland Boards' responsibilities can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is ESSENTIAL that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre‑employment checks.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.
Contact
For further information, contact Louise Gibson, AHP Senior Manager and Professional Lead, South Ayrshire HSCP, louise.gibson@aapct.scot.nhs.uk.
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