Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

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.

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro‑rated. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

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.

Please note:

we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

Fixed term for 1 year

Within Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service – based at Astley Ainslie Hospital

Please note:

As this post is part‑time, the salary will be pro‑rated.

To support a project putting a request for assistance model into practice in SLT. This will involve working directly with patients, carers and professionals on digital processes, information, and resources about communication and swallowing difficulties.

• Experience of working as a SLT assistant, healthcare support worker or other support worker.
• Knowledge and experience of using a range of IT systems e.g. excel, sway.
• Interest in inclusive communication.
• A flexible and innovative approach to problem solving.

For further details please contact:
Sheena Borthwick or Lucie Mc Anespie
Adult Community Speech and language Therapy Service

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