Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Band 6 - GH, Lothian
Client: NHS Scotland
Location: Lothian
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: c687fd309c01
Job Views: 4
Posted: 12.05.2025
Expiry Date: 26.06.2025
Job Description:
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.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
Note: We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Please submit your application early.
This position requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If not currently a PVG member for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult), an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before starting in the role.
As this is a part-time role, the salary will be pro-rata.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide independent, comprehensive specialist services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment/management, onward referral, and discharge to a complex range of patients.
2. Supervise junior SLTs, clinical support workers, assistant practitioners, and SLT students.
3. Develop and deliver training programs for professionals and carers to educate them on therapy processes and intervention management related to patients' medical and social needs.
The term “Junior” refers to the level of experience and responsibility, not age. Applications from all ages are welcome, provided criteria are met.
For further information on the role and required skills/experience, please refer to the detailed job description and person specification. For questions, contact Luci McAnespie at 0131 446 4151.
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