Speech and Language Therapist - Specialist B6

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.

We are looking for an experienced, forward thinking, neuroaffirming practitioner to join the East Dunbartonshire Speech and Language Therapy Team. This is a front facing clinical post, supporting children and families with a wide range of communication, neurodevelopmental, and eating and drinking differences. The role involves working collaboratively with the ND service pathway and the wider children's workforce to create supportive environments for communication differences.

Part time, Permanent

Care is delivered flexibly across all settings where children are located, including:

• Home
• Pre 5 settings
• Mainstream and ASN education establishments
• Health settings

Shift pattern: Monday - Wednesday 8.30 am - 4.30 pm

• Provide care aligned with person centred care and Realistic Medicine principles.
• Support children and families with communication, neurodevelopmental, and eating/drinking differences.
• Work collaboratively with the ND service pathway and the wider children's workforce.
• Build relationships to help others understand and support communication differences.
• Deliver flexible, community based care across multiple settings.
• Engage in robust clinical supervision, governance, and ongoing practice development.

• Degree in Speech and Language Pathology (Ordinary/Honours).
• Certificate to Practice as awarded by RCSLT.
• Membership of RCSLT.
• Registration with HCPC.
• Post graduate clinical experience working with a complex paediatric caseload.

• Post graduate qualification in dysphagia (or willingness to gain this in post).
• Car driver.

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

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.