An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join the Community Stroke Team, based at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH), Paisley. The post involves delivering home based and outpatient therapy, alongside providing inpatient care within the stroke units at RAH. We welcome applications from therapists who are enthusiastic about developing a specialist interest in working with adults following stroke, supporting individuals throughout their recovery pathway through high quality, patient centred care.
RAH is a busy acute hospital with an award winning stroke unit multi disciplinary service. RAH is committed to supporting staff, which is reflected in Investors in People status.
This post will allow the successful applicant the opportunity to work autonomously within CST to manage their clinical caseload in the delivery of a comprehensive Speech and Language Therapy service, and to work collaboratively within a multi disciplinary team. We are excited to offer this post for an enthusiastic and motivated therapist who is keen to participate in the development and delivery of new innovative approaches to therapy and to join our dynamic, friendly and supportive SLT and MDT teams. The post holder will receive excellent support across both teams and will receive professional support via the SLT acute service. The applicant must be Dysphagia Trained and have experience of working as a Band 5 therapist with adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties, with well developed interpersonal skills. Supervisor/clinical educator experience would be beneficial.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:This is a permanent, part time post of 21.6 hours per week.
Salary is pro rata for part time posts.
This role is based at Royal Alexandra Hospital.
The shift pattern is 5 out of 7 days.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job: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.
From 1 April 2026 the agenda for change full time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part time working hours will be reduced on a pro rated basis; a corresponding increase in hourly rate will apply to keep overall pay unchanged. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work life balance and offers a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. If less than full time hours can be accommodated, flexible working will be discussed during the recruitment process.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
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About NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde: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.
