Speech and Language Therapist 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.

This is an exciting opportunity to join NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, one of the UK's largest and most innovative NHS organisations, where you will make a genuine difference to patients and families every day. Based primarily at Glasgow Royal Infirmary within the North Sector, you will work as part of a dynamic Speech and Language Therapy team supporting patients across acute and rehabilitation settings. The role offers the chance to develop specialist skills in stroke and complex adult caseloads while contributing to high quality, person centred care. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, carers and support staff to deliver safe, effective interventions and improve outcomes. NHSGGC is committed to your growth, offering a supportive environment with excellent opportunities for training, development and career progression. This is a rewarding role for a motivated clinician who is passionate about innovation and delivering outstanding care.

• Full Time, Permanent
• Base Location: Glasgow Royal Infirmary
• Shift Pattern: 5 over 7

• Independently assess, diagnose, and manage a varied caseload of patients with communication and swallowing disorders using evidence based approaches
• Plan, implement, and evaluate individualised treatment programmes, including decision making on discharge from the SLT caseload
• Provide specialist clinical advice to multidisciplinary teams to support patient centred care and complex decision making
• Work collaboratively with SLT colleagues, healthcare support workers, and wider MDT to deliver coordinated care pathways
• Contribute to clinical audit service improvement and quality initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery
• Maintain accurate patient records and activity data in line with professional, local, and national standards
• Support education and development by contributing to student placements in service training and team learning activities

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy with current HCPC registration essential
• Proven experience in adult clinical practice, including assessment and management of dysphagia
• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload independently and make clinical decisions within the scope of practice
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex and sensitive information to patients, carers, and MDT
• Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining an up to date CPD portfolio
• Knowledge of clinical governance audit processes and evidence based practice
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team, including participation in the weekend working rota

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.

• 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.