Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Location: University Hospital Crosshouse

Position
An enthusiastic, motivated and experienced SLT is sought to join the driven and innovative team of Adult SLTs in East Ayrshire. There is an exciting opportunity for acute hospital working, based initially at University Hospital Crosshouse, a busy, fast-paced general hospital which also hosts the hyper-acute stroke unit for Ayrshire and Arran.

The SLT service delivers a highly responsive service to adults with communication and/or swallowing disorders across all wards within the hospital. There are opportunities for developing skills in areas of advanced dysphagia and video fluoroscopy, as well as working with hyper acute presentations at the front door, acute cardiac unit and within intensive care.

UK Driving Licence
A UK driving licence is essential for this role. For all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post
For further information on the requirements for the role, please refer to the person specification and job description supporting documents.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Kelly Costello, SLT Locality Lead, on 01563 827140 or Kelly.costello@aapct.scot.nhs.uk.

Right to Work
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Additional Information for Candidates

• Apply through the NHS Jobs Scotland application process. Do not upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
• Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and your NHS Jobs Scotland account for updates.
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.