Speech and Language Therapist B6
Job reference: 259871
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 25/10/2026
Location: Barrhead Health and Social Care Centre
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: 36
Department: Learning Disability, Mental Health and Recovery

The role:
We are looking for a full-time Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6) to join the East Renfrewshire Learning Disability Service. As part of an integrated health and social work team, the successful candidate will provide a specialist Speech and Language Therapy service to adults with learning disabilities, mental health difficulties, and eating, drinking, and swallowing disorders. Working as an autonomous practitioner, you will manage a complex caseload and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. The role also includes providing specialist assessment, direct intervention, and consultation to families, service providers, and healthcare professionals.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Fixed-term 1 year, full-time 36 hours per week
Shift pattern - Monday - Friday, hours to be confirmed
Base location - Barrhead Health and Care Centre

Key responsibilities:

• Provide highly specialised SLT assessments and interventions.
• Deliver care to adults with learning disabilities, mental health difficulties, and eating, drinking, and swallowing disorders.
• Manage a complex and specialist caseload independently.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members.
• Provide indirect interventions and consultation to families, service providers, and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Contribute to person-centred care planning and service delivery.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Specialist knowledge and skills in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Experience in supporting adults with learning disabilities and associated mental health needs.
• Knowledge of assessment and management of eating, drinking, and swallowing difficulties.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Clinical supervision provided by the Speech and Language Therapist Professional Lead – Specialist Learning Disability Services.
• Line management provided by the Learning Disability Health Team Lead.

What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?
For an informal discussion, please contact: Andrew Cuthbertson, Team Manager - Andrew.cuthbertson@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk - 07800629487

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer.