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The Role
As part of a multidisciplinary/agency team, the post holder will manage a defined caseload, using evidence based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
To deliver comprehensive Speech and Language Therapy services to clients with a variety of communication difficulties and/or eating/drinking/swallowing difficulties. This service will be delivered in a variety of settings. The post holder is expected to develop relevant clinical skills, knowledge and experience without direct supervision.
Duties and location may vary depending on the client group/aspect and demands of the service/level of experience.
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
What we'll need you to bring
* Degree in Speech and Language Pathology or equivalent
* Registered Speech and Language Therapist with valid HCPC Registration.
* Practice education experience relevant to client group/aspect of service.
* Knowledge and application of theory underpinning Speech and Language Therapy practice.
* Knowledge of and adherence to national and local clinical guidelines.
* Post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative.
* Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Excellent time management skills.
* Working knowledge of basic information technology.
* Car driver with a full valid UK/EU/EEA driving licence
Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
It would be great if you also have
* Member of RCSLT
* After 2 years’ post-registration Completion NHS Flying Start Programme and RCSLT NQP Framework
* Experience of working with children and young people with speech, language & communication difficulties
* Demonstrates knowledge of assessment and intervention / treatment in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice.
Contract type
Permanent
Full time or Part Time
Various Hours
Please note this may be a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Speech and Language Therapy within Lanarkshire
The working pattern for this role will be confirmed by the hiring manager.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Lucy Scott Muir and Christine Fear on Lucy.Scott@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk & christine.fear@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Jennifer Hughes, Recruitment Administrator on jennifer.hughes@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits Include
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
* A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
* Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
* Occupational health services
* Employee counselling services
* Work-life Balance policies and procedures
NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.
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