About The Organisation
NHS Orkney is committed to delivering excellent care to our 22,000 residents. Whether you’re new to the NHS or bringing experience from elsewhere, your skills will make a real difference. The Balfour provides inpatient care, emergency services, outpatient clinics, diagnostics, GP practices and ambulances. We are investing in services across our outer isles, ensuring high-quality care reaches every corner of Orkney. Our core values are open and honest, respect and kindness.
The Position
This post is the Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for the adult population in Orkney. The post holder is responsible for leading, developing and delivering a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy service. There are established links with Grampian SLT and other services for management of specific conditions and clinical pathways. The role involves working across a number of settings, including The Balfour, care homes, patient homes, and other community settings. Development and delivery of training is expected in both acute and community settings. The Speech and Language Therapy team has 5.35 WTE staff for adults and children. The post holder works collaboratively with the Lead Children and Young People’s Speech and Language Therapist, and is supported by the Lead AHP for Adults.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Speech and Language Therapy service for adults, including complex dysphagia and communication difficulties across conditions such as stroke, progressive neurological conditions, dementia and voice disorders. Deliver services across acute and community settings. Provide training to staff and patients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Maintain clinical governance and professional development.
Candidate Requirements
* A degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy/Pathology.
* Master’s level post registration training and/or qualifications in dysphagia management.
* Minimum of three years’ experience working at a senior level.
* Excellent communication skills, ability to work autonomously and flexibly.
* Access to transport and a full driving licence; arrangements for transport available if unable to drive.
* Experience with Augmentative and Alternative Communication desirable.
Location, Working Pattern and Contract Duration
* Based at The Balfour.
* Full Time 36 hours per week.
* Permanent (fixed term, secondment or hybrid working arrangements may be considered).
* Must be resident in the UK.
Benefits and Salary
* Salary: Band 7.
* Resident on Orkney: Distant Islands Allowance of £1,719 pro rata per annum.
* Other benefits: pension scheme, work life balance policies, employee assistance programme, discounts to retailers.
* NHS Scotland salaries are higher than those in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Equal Opportunities
NHS Orkney is an equal opportunities employer committed to advancing equality and welcomes applications from groups currently underrepresented. We are participants in the Disability Confident Leader Scheme and guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting essential criteria. This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check. This post is eligible for relocation assistance. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process.
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