Speech and Language Therapist Clinical Support Worker - B3

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

THIS POST IS OPEN TO CURRENT NHS GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE STAFF ONLY.

The shift pattern for this position is Monday to Sunday. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Speech and Language Therapy Adult services for a full time (37 hours), permanent Band 3 Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) to work across The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) and Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI), supporting the work of Speech & Language Therapists (SLTs).

The split of hours can be negotiable, though likely to be one day at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and four days within The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. We will consider applications for all or part of these hours and would ask that you state your preference as to hours and site in your application form.

 The ideal candidate will be motivated and enthusiastic and will work directly with in patients, jointly implementing treatment programmes under the direction of a Speech and Language Therapist. 

You should have formal training and/or experience in a relevant discipline e.g. SVQ level III or equivalent in health, therapy or care support and a good working knowledge of routine IT (e.g. document preparation, data inputting) and common methods of digital communication (e.g. email).

There will be a degree of flexibility regarding the working pattern of 37 hours which will be spread over the working week (Monday- Friday).

Regular supervision and support will be offered as well as training opportunities as required. 

Informal contact: Lynsey Rafferty, Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, , Lynsey.rafferty2@nhs.scot

Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies.

Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

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