Position
NHS Scotland – Speech and Language Therapy Manager (Permanent) – Ailsa Hospital, Ayrshire and Arran.
Hours
36 hours per week (full time, pro rata for part-time).
UK Driving Licence
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.
What you will do
* Organise 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 practitioners across HSCP and acute services.
* Represent the specialist contribution of Speech and Language Therapy Services in multidisciplinary and multi‑agency areas within and outside the organisation in strategic planning and communication of complex information.
* Lead and fully manage the Speech and Language Therapy team within the HSCP and acute setting.
* Ensure systems to support Clinical Governance and performance management operate effectively within the agreed Service area.
* Manage a highly specialised caseload, ensuring effective diagnosis and management to meet patient needs.
* Act as alternating chair of the Speech and Language Therapy Uni Professional Development Group and serve as the nominated Speech and Language Therapy representative on the AHP Clinical Governance Group during tenure.
* Collaborate with MDT management colleagues to offer professional advice and support to Speech and Language Therapy staff 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, 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‑stakeholder 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 / Sponsorship
The UK driving licence requirement applies as a condition of employment. Applicants must confirm they have the right to work in the United Kingdom or that the role would be eligible for sponsorship before submitting an application. Sponsorship is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre‑employment checks.
Equal Opportunity
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Applications are welcomed from all sections of society.
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