Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.
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.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
Job Title:
Advanced Speech and language Therapist (Band 7)
Vacancy Details:
* 0.7 WTE permanent
* Band 7 (£48788 - £56747 pro rata)
* Within the Adult Community and Rehabilitation Speech and Language Therapy Service
* providing a service across East and Mid Lothian and based at East Lothian Community Hospital
Duties & responsibilities:
The post holder will undertake the role of an advanced Speech and Language Therapist providing a comprehensive community based SLT service to patients and carers and provide expertise and leadership to the team based at East Lothian Community Hospital
Key requirements:
A SLT degree qualification and HCPC registration is essential for this post.
Advanced clinical practice and examination skills obtained through relevant courses (at SCQF level 11) and clinical experience.
Car driver is essential
Further information:
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How to apply:
Contact:
Sheena Borthwick or Louise Nicholson-Brooks
Adult Community Speech and language Therapy Service
For further details
0131 537 9078