Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

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**Posts Available **ALD**:
**P**ermanent Band 6, 22.5 hour post (0.6 WTE)**

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Speech & Language Therapist keen to develop their skills with Adults with Learning Disabilities & older Children & Young People with additional support needs and/or eating & drinking difficulties. This post will have some sessions within our Additional Support Needs Service and some within our ALD Service.You will deliver across Universal, Targeted & Specialist Service delivery models on a daily basis

Within NHS Borders we actively encourage working across the 4 pillars of practice and participation in CPD activities and offer the opportunity to further develop skills and knowledge in the field of Children & Young People

The successful applicant must have a degree in Speech & Language Therapy, and be registered with HCPC. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment, we provide a supportive working environment and access to further training and development opportunities.

A driving licence is essential and a pool car may be available, however, applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes, if required.

This post is a permanent Band 6, 22.5 hour post

**Posts Available CYP**:
**Permanent Band 6, 37.5 hour post (1 WTE)**

**Fixed-Term Band 6, 27 hour post (0.72 WTE)**

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, dynamic and motivated Speech & Language Therapist keen to develop their skills with Children & Young People with additional support needs and/or eating & drinking difficulties. This post will have some sessions within the community and some within our Additional Support Needs Service. You will deliver across Universal, Targeted & Specialist Service delivery models on a daily basis

Within NHS Borders we actively encourage working across the 4 pillars of practice and participation in CPD activities and offer the opportunity to further develop skills and knowledge in the field of Children & Young People

The successful applicant must have a degree in Speech & Language Therapy, and be registered with HCPC. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment, we provide a supportive working environment and access to further training and development opportunities.

A driving licence is essential and a pool car may be available, however, applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes, if required.

**Please note: For part time posts the salary shown will be pro rata