EG192058 Speech and Language Therapist

Speech and Language Therapist
Band 7

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for adults? Are you keen to grow and develop your specialist interests and build your wider professional networks? Do you want the opportunity to develop your own skills in a supportive team environment, committed to continuous improvement?  We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapists at band 7 to join our friendly team in Aberdeen City. 

Band 7,  37 hours Adult Community Team
(Part time hours considered)

The Community Adult Team provides an extremely diverse service covering a wide range of clients ranging in age from 16 to 100+ and with a range of presenting conditions. Clients are seen in a range of settings including clinics, domiciliary and Care Homes. The team have a holistic approach offering both individual and group therapy as well as support and training to those around the client.
The team is supported by an AHP Assistant Practitioner and has excellent administrative support. An established supervision structure is in place for all team members.

This post is based within the Aberdeen Health and Social Care Partnership Adult SLT team. The successful applicant will be a car driver with access to their own car. Dysphagia training/experience is also desirable.

We welcome all applications including those who may be returning to practice and those seeking part-time working   arrangements to suit personal circumstances. Informal enquiries, meetings and visits are encouraged.   Please contact the appropriate person below to arrange this.

Want to know more about Aberdeen? Take a look: https://youtu.be/moaWooD-ayk 

For more info about the service across the city:
Marie Down, Lead Speech and Language Therapist on or e-mail marie.down@nhs.scot 

To talk about working with adults in more detail:
Alison Wilson, Speech and Language Therapist, Team Leader        (adults) alison.wilson3@nhs.scot
Karen Yuill, Speech and Language Therapist, Clinical lead (adults) karen.yuill@nhs.scot

We look forward to speaking to you soon.

Interview scheduled on 24th September 2024

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.