Speech and Language Therapist - Speech & Language Therapy Adult Acute

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.

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist looking to further develop your specialist clinical skills? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join our Adult Speech and Language Therapy service. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work autonomously with patients presenting with communication and swallowing difficulties, while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver high quality, person centred care.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

• Full Time, Permanent
• You will be based between Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Glasgow Royal Infirmary
• You will be working 5 days over 7 between Monday and Sunday

• Assess, diagnose and manage a specialist caseload of adults with communication and swallowing disorders
• Develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes to maximise patient outcomes
• Provide specialist advice and recommendations to patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams
• Participate in clinical audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and activity data in line with professional standards
• Contribute to student education, staff training and professional development activities
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to ensure coordinated patient care

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent qualification leading to HCPC registration
• Current HCPC registration and commitment to maintaining ongoing professional development
• Dysphagia training and experience relevant to adult clinical practice
• Experience assessing and treating adults with communication and swallowing difficulties
• Knowledge of assessment tools, therapeutic interventions and evidence based practice relevant to the patient group
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey sensitive information effectively
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team while managing a varied clinical caseload efficiently

• 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 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.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.

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.