Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - CAMHS

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the established Specialist CAMHS Speech and Language Therapy team within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). This permanent post is embedded within two integrated Tier 3 Community CAMHS teams and offers the opportunity to support children and young people with speech, language and communication differences within a mental health setting. The successful candidate will join friendly and supportive multidisciplinary teams at a time of innovation and service development across CAMHS.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

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Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent Role - 28.8 Hours

Working from Various Locations - West Glasgow, CAMHS The West Centre, Inverclyde CAMHS and Greenock Health & Care Centre

Shift Pattern - Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work as part of integrated multidisciplinary CAMHS teams, providing specialist speech and language therapy input to children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties alongside speech, language and communication differences. A key aspect of the role is facilitating access to mental health assessment, diagnosis and treatment for young people whose communication needs may impact their engagement with services, including those with complex neurodevelopmental differences. The post holder will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, education partners and other agencies, contributing specialist assessment, intervention and consultation. Clinical supervision, caseload management, mentoring, continuing professional development, and opportunities for training and shadowing are integral to the role.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Appropriate Ordinary or Honours Degree in Speech and Language Pathology and Therapeutics.
• Certificate to Practice as a Speech and Language Therapist awarded by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Knowledge and clinical experience across a range of paediatric speech and language therapy presentations, including autism, learning disability and attachment issues.
• Understanding of mental health issues and conditions affecting children and young people.
• Knowledge of wider service issues, mental health services, legislation and strategic priorities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in partnership with others.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Strong prioritisation and workload management skills.
• Understanding of national and local policies and procedures relevant to health, social care and education.
• Knowledge of a range of therapeutic approaches and the ability to evaluate and apply them appropriately.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of reflective practice skills.
• Experience of working with children and young people within a mental health setting is desirable but not essential, as relevant training will be provided.
  
  

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
  
  

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Yvonne MacLeman, Principal SLT, 07967278577, yvonne.macleman@nhs.scot

Caron Grieve, Principal SLT, 0141 800 7886, caron.grieve@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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