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. Who we are: NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way. To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net) Position: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and creative Band 5 or Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and dynamic Speech and Language Therapy Adult Team, based at Ayrshire Central Hospital in Irvine. The successful candidate will be well supported by an established SLT team to work flexibly across our inpatient and outpatient service. In this diverse role you will develop your existing skills, gaining experience in both stroke and neurological rehabilitation as well as a wide range of clinical specialities. Candidates who meet the Person Specification requirements at Band 5 will progress to Band 6 following completion of set competencies, with an anticipated timeframe of 2 years. Candidates who already meet the Person Specification requirements at Band 6 will also be considered. Hours: From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings. 37 hours per week over 5 days. UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership: A UK car licence/car ownership is essential to this role. What you will do: The post holder will be work collaboratively with the ward staff and the wider MDT to promote Inclusive Communication environments, alongside supporting best practice in communication and dysphagia. Knowledge and/or experience of working with the stroke population within an inpatient and/or community based setting is advantageous. You will be allocated a Flying Start mentor and supported to complete your RCSLT NQP competencies. Your post will be funded to complete dysphagia training. Regular support, supervision and opportunities to enhance your skills will be provided in line with Turas. This post will converted to a Band 6 role on successful completion of agreed competencies. Candidates who already meet the Person Specification requirements at band 6 will also be considered. Are you are a highly motivated, well organised team player who can evidence your passion for working with Adults with acquired disorders, alongside your commitment to upholding the NHS Scotland core values? If so, “come away in” and apply for this post. Ayrshire Central Hospital is within easy communing distance to Glasgow (approx. 35min drive from South Glasgow) and there is free staff parking on site. Informal enquiries are welcome. For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job: Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration. For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Rachel Gaddi on 01294 323045 ( Rachel.gaddi@aapct.scot.nhs.uk ). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit here for further information. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted. For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates. 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