Position:
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and innovative Speech and Language Therapist to join our Speech and Language Therapy team for Children and Young People in North Ayrshire.

Hours:
36 hours per week. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

UK Driving Licence:
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:
The Children and Young People's SLT service provides universal, targeted and individualised support in partnership with children, families and local communities.

A significant focus of the role will be working closely with education, health visiting and other health, social care and third sector colleagues to identify needs early, delivering co-ordinated support at universal and targeted levels. The post holder also manages a small and varied caseload, maintaining appropriate records. You will contribute to the support of HCSWs and students.

You will join an experienced and friendly team, receiving regular supervision and opportunities for professional development, service improvement and sharing good practice.

You will be able to develop skills in Improvement Methodology in order to fully demonstrate the impact of your innovative approaches and will have the opportunity to access wider skills development including preparing academic posters, attending local and national good practice events and sharing success with peers.

You will have strong written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively and work constructively with a range of people.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration.

Informal enquiries are welcome to Shona Fletcher, Speech and Language Therapy Team Leader on 07812483461 (shona.fletcher@aapct.scot.nhs.uk).

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship:
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

Additional information for candidates:

• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on NHS Jobs Scotland.
• 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.
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
• Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

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.