Advert details:
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 29/11/2026
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: 36 Hours
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department: Speech & Language Therapy Adult Acute

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join the Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) team based at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH), Paisley. This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist skills in the assessment and management of adults following stroke, working across acute, rehabilitation, community, home-based and outpatient settings. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team within an award-winning stroke service, with access to a wide range of professional development and learning opportunities.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Fixed Term Role - 7.5 Months
Royal Alexandra Hospital
36 Hours per week (5 days over 7)

Key responsibilities:
The successful candidate will independently assess, diagnose and treat adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties following stroke. Working autonomously within both acute and rehabilitation stroke services and the Community Stroke Team, you will manage a specialist caseload and deliver high-quality, patient-centred Speech and Language Therapy interventions. The role involves planning, implementing and evaluating treatment programmes, providing specialist advice to the multidisciplinary team, contributing to discharge planning, and supporting patients and carers throughout the recovery pathway. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across health and social care services, participate in service development, audit and quality improvement activities, contribute to student education and staff training, and support the development of innovative approaches to therapy delivery while maintaining high standards of clinical governance and record keeping.

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

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent)
• Current HCPC registration
• Dysphagia training and experience relevant to the post
• Experience working as a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist with adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties
• Knowledge of assessment and therapeutic tools relevant to adult stroke rehabilitation
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Commitment to maintaining HCPC registration requirements
• Awareness of national policies, procedures and professional standards
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit and quality improvement principles
• Awareness of the roles of other professionals within multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of supervising students or acting as a clinical educator is desirable
• Evidence of completion of mandatory training (e.g. CPR, Moving & Handling, Fire Safety)
• Ability to develop effective coping strategies and work within a demanding clinical environment
• Valid UK driving licence (essential)

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.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• 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?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

• Gillian Beaton, Sector Lead SLT, 0141 347 8660, Gillian.Beaton@nhs.scot
• Sheetal Basi, Specialist SLT, 0141 314 6117 Sheetal.basi@nhs.scot
• Geraldine Ralph, Clinical Specialist SLT, 0141 314 6117/6627, Geraldine.Ralph@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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