An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, dynamic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to provide strong and effective leadership to lead the adult SLT team in NHS Dumfries and Galloway.
This post provides the opportunity for you to lead the team of SLTs and Support Workers, in addition to continue to apply your clinical skills in your specialist field. As the Team Lead you will monitor and evaluate performance, measure and develop services and encourage a culture of support and empowerment within the team. You will demonstrate expert problem solving and clinical decision making skills within your field of speciality, and be experienced in the provision of advice, training and supervision of others contributing to positive learning experiences
You will be based in the Therapies Department in Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary which is the AHP base for acute services, managed by the Acute AHP manager. The adult SLT service is a region-wide service providing acute in-patient, out-patient and community services to adults presenting with acquired speech and language disorders including adults with Intellectual Disabilities. The service has close multi professional links with specialist colleagues working in Stroke, Neurology, ENT, Maxillo-Facial, Respiratory, Imaging, Intellectual Disability, Medical and Palliative care.