Role
Advanced Speech & Language Therapist - specialised neuro rehabilitation to adults across community settings. Autonomy managing a complex caseload while contributing to person centred care within a multidisciplinary team.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
- Based at Maryhill Health Centre
- Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00
- Full time, Permanent
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver highly specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention for adults with complex communication and swallowing difficulties
- Independently manage a complex caseload, taking responsibility for clinical decision making, care planning, and discharge
- Provide expert advice, training and support to multidisciplinary team members, carers and partner agencies
- Lead and contribute to service development, audit activity and implementation of evidence based practice
- Act as a key worker, coordinating interdisciplinary care and supporting effective rehabilitation pathways
- Supervise and support junior staff, assistants and students, promoting learning and professional development
- Maintain accurate clinical records, contribute to data collection and ensure compliance with professional and organisational standards
Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and Experience Required
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent with HCPC registration and RCSLT membership
- Significant postgraduate experience including advanced level knowledge in dysphagia and neuro rehabilitation
- Evidence of specialist training, continued professional development and application of evidence based practice
- Demonstrable experience managing complex cases and working autonomously within a multidisciplinary team
- Proven experience of supervision, teaching and supporting development of others
- Strong analytical, communication, negotiation and problem solving skills
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, professional standards and multi agency working practices
What We Offer
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including comprehensive employee assistance, cycle to work, bursary schemes and extensive learning and development opportunities.
- 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
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
