Speech and Language Therapist - Specialist

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)

is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1\.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2\.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

Glasgow City (South) – Permanent Band 6 Speech and Language Therapy Post (1\.0 WTE – 36 hours). This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 to join a well-established, enthusiastic team of SLTs. The successful candidate will be based in a community team of SLTs and CSWs who are well supported by the SLT Leadership Team. There may be occasions where you will be required to work across services within Glasgow City.

The post holder will work closely with children and their families and with colleagues within Specialist Children’s Services, the Neurodevelopmental Team, Paediatrics, Health Visiting, Education and Social Work to promote understanding of communication differences. A willingness to undertake Eating, Drinking and Swallowing training would be advantageous. The principles of realistic medicine underpin team thinking and compassionate care is at the heart of everything the team delivers.

You should hold an appropriate ordinary / honours degree in Speech and Language Pathology or equivalent diploma and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Location based in the Gorbals Health and Care Centre
• Permanent Contract
• Full-time position (36 hours per week)
• Shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and provide therapy as appropriate to children and young people with speech, language and communication difficulties, including the planning and delivery of specialised therapy programmes tailored to suit the needs of individual’s including complex cases.
• Manage and prioritise own caseload as an autonomous practitioner, analysing client’s risk and need. Caseload allocation and monitoring will be directed by the relevant SLT Team Leader and/or SLT Manager.
• Engage effectively in clinical supervision, peer review, operational management and Care Aims arrangements and processes that are critical to the effective delivery of SLT services.
• Where appropriate and required, review referrals in conjunction with SLT Team Leader/SLT Manager within the locality team, making decisions regarding referral of cases to other agencies as appropriate, e.g., CAMHS, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Educational Psychology for further investigation or diagnosis.
• Evaluate programmes of therapy and progress patient care using evidence based practice through the service towards discharge.
• Make decisions regarding discharge of clients from the service.
• Maintain accurate client records and contemporaneous notes, ensuring client confidentiality and adherence to the Data Protection Act, and provide accurate and timely written and verbal reports.
• Work collaboratively with education staff, families and medical staff in order jointly to devise and implement individual education plans (IEPs)/goals and to ensure effective multi-pprofessional working.
• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Appropriate Ordinary/Honours degree in Speech and Language Pathology and Therapeutics.
• Certificate to Practice as a Speech and Language Therapist as awarded by the RCSLT.
• Continuing registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Knowledge and clinical experience with a range of paediatric SLT cases, eg Autism, Learning Disability, Attachment issues.
• A Knowledge of mental health issues and conditions in children and young people.
• Understanding of wider service issues, connections, priorities, Mental Health services and legislation.
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in partnership with others.
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Prioritisation skills – ability to prioritise resources within service area in consultation with line manager.
• Understanding and awareness of national and local policies and procedures relevant to health, social services and education.
• Understanding and awareness of a range of appropriate therapeutic tools (relevant to the service area) and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of reflective practice skills.
• Drivers License

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Fiona Ford, SLT Manager, 0141 201 5191\. Caron Grieve, Principal SLT in CAMHS, On 0141 277 7515 or email [email protected]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

Information for candidates

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