Speech and Language Therapy Team Leader for AAC
Job reference: 264193
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 19/11/2026
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: Ayrshire Central Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 19.8
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Department: AAC Team

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Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Speech and Language Therapy Team Leader for AAC based at Ayrshire Central Hospital. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

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.

Hours
19.8 hours per week with working days to be agreed.

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

What you will do
As part of a robust succession plan within the Augmentative and Communication (AAC) service, you will join a small, dynamic and dedicated team, consisting of the current AAC Team Leader and AAC HCSW. Together you will deliver the Pan Ayrshire AAC pathway.

The post holder will initially shadow the AAC Lead in the delivery of the AAC specialist level service. This will include assessment with a focus on complex AAC equipment, management, support and training to a range of Pan Ayrshire stakeholders. Working alongside SLT colleagues in Ayrshire you will co-ordinate the AAC provision for the key clinical areas of CYP, Adults with acquired disorders and ALD. You will autonomously manage the AAC equipment budgets.

You will be able to develop your 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. You will develop and deliver training and support materials to support colleagues, families/carers and individuals who use AAC.

This is a development post that aims to ensure the future of the AAC service provision.

Candidates who meet the Person Specification requirements at band 6 will progress to band 7 following completion of set competencies, with an anticipated timeframe of 2 years. Candidates who already meet the Person Specification requirements at band 7 will also be considered.

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

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship
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. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

Additional Information for Candidates

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