Speech and Language Therapist
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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week; there will be no change in full time pay.
You will work within the Children’s Speech and Language Therapy service to support children with a wide range of speech, language and communication problems, including those with formal Additional Support for Learning plans. You will be based in Dundee but will be required to work flexibly across NHS Tayside in schools, community settings and health settings. You must be willing to travel between a number of sites.
You will bring knowledge and skills in working with young children and an understanding of disability to support children with additional needs and their families. You will also work in universal and targeted models to support attainment in nurseries and schools. The work is wide ranging and includes joint work with partners in other agencies.
You will join a supportive team where professional development is supported and encouraged.
You must be registered on the HCPC Register.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly.
Application Process
* You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
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Contact Information
* Informal enquiries:
* Kate Fernando, Kate.Fernando@nhs.scot, Tel: 01738 473714 ext 13713
* Gillian Boag, Gillian.boag2@nhs.scot, 01382346550
* Sheena Flack, sheena.flack@nhs.scot, 01382 346550
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industry
* Hospitals and Health Care
Location
Dundee, Scotland
Hours of work
36 hours per week.
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