Speech and Language Therapist

2 weeks ago


Ayr, United Kingdom NHS Scotland Full time

Would you like to be part of a dynamic, innovative, friendly and welcoming team of Speech and Language Therapists working in a beautiful part of Scotland? Are you a newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist, or experienced but seeking new opportunities, and looking to join an excellent team of Adult therapists? This is an exciting opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in relation to speech, language, communication, and dysphagia therapy with adults in a range of community settings.

The South Ayrshire Adult SLT team operate a single system model and work across an acute hospital, a community hospital, and community services. We work in partnership with colleagues in health, social care, voluntary services, and the third sector to provide a genuinely person-centred service in a variety of locations, including remote working.

You will be well supported by a number of speech therapists and assistant practitioners. You will work within the South Ayrshire Adult In patient team. All posts involve joint working and there are opportunities to take part in training with more experienced colleagues, as well as undertake external training. You will be supported to gain your dysphagia competencies. You will receive Band 5 peer support and participate in an excellent supervision programme.

You must be able to effectively manage their own time, and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

**Hours**: 37.5 per week.

Full UK driving license is essential.

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