OUR VALUES IN ACTION ?Care and Compassion ?Quality and Teamwork ?Dignity and Respect ?Openness, honesty and responsibilityWe are looking for an experienced, dynamic and motivated Speech & Language Therapist keen to develop their skills within the Adult Service.
This post will work with adults with both communication & eating & drinking needs, and you will deliver across a range of locations including acute hospital, community hospitals and community outpatientsWithin NHS Borders we actively encourage working across the 4 pillars of practice and participation in CPD activities and offer the opportunity to further develop skills and knowledge in the field of AdultsThe successful applicant must have a degree in Speech & Language Therapy and be registered with HCPC.
In return for your enthusiasm and commitment, we provide a warm and supportive working environment and access to further training and development opportunities.A driving licence is essential, and a leased car may be available, however, applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes, if required.This is a permanent Band 6, 37 hour postNHS 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 Hiring Manager.