Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

We are seeking a dynamic therapist  with at least 3 years post graduate experience to work within our small community team based in Mid Argyll / Kintyre area.  This is a generalist post with a mixed caseload of adults and paediatrics.  The service is delivered within clinic, education establishments and wider community settings. The successful candidate will work as part of a team including a team lead and assistant.  The postholder will also be part of the local Autism Diagnostic Team.  

We can offer professional supervision, a supportive team structure with admin provision and scope to develop further your own areas of interest.  You will have responsibility for your own clinical caseload and must have the ability to work independently and flexibly. 

Argyll and Bute sits on the West Coast of Scotland, an area of outstanding natural beauty yet close to Glasgow and Inverclyde . Argyll and Bute offers a dream lifestyle whether in rural areas or one of the many small, family friendly towns such as Oban, Lochgilphead, Dunoon, Rothesay, Campbeltown, Inveraray or Helensburgh. Argyll has over 3,500km of stunning coastline and is home to many inhabited and uninhabited islands. The opportunities to enjoy a healthy outdoor lifestyle in Argyll and Bute are almost endless and our family orientated communities and excellent schools offer a great place to bring up children.

Informal enquiries to:

Jean Kennedy
Professional Lead SLT - Argyll & Bute
Tel: 
Email: jean.kennedy@nhs.scot

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.

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DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.  

Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.   

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.