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Advanced Practitioner Speech Therapist

2 months ago

Bothwell, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom NHS Scotland Full time
The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Speech and Language Therapist, working with patients from the neurodivergent community. As a highly specialist Speech Therapist, you will provide comprehensive, evidence-based post-diagnostic support to individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver high-quality diagnostic assessments and post-diagnostic support to patients with neurodevelopmental conditions.
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary specialist neurodevelopmental team to provide a comprehensive service.
  • Contribute to service objectives to meet national targets and ongoing service development.
  • Undertake professional development appropriate to the specialist role within the Adult Neurodevelopmental Service.
About Us

NHS Lanarkshire is a leading healthcare provider in Scotland, committed to delivering high-quality services to our patients. We are proud to serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in North and South Lanarkshire.

As a Speech and Language Therapist with NHS Lanarkshire, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of patients and contribute to the development of our services. We offer a supportive environment where you can grow and develop your skills, with access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
  • Educated to/working towards/operating at Masters Level.
  • Postgraduate expertise within the speciality/area of practice.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality.
  • Advanced specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies, and procedures associated with the speciality/area of practice.
Benefits

NHS Lanarkshire offers a range of benefits to our employees, including:

  • A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service.
  • A minimum of 8 days of public holidays.
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits.
  • Paid sick leave increasing with length of service.
  • Occupational health services.
  • Employee counselling services.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, where all employees can thrive and reach their full potential. If you are a motivated and experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.