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 are looking for a Speech & Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join our team, providing a service to children and young people.
The post holder will work within the Community Speech and Language Team in Perth, delivering care to children and young people requiring Speech and Language Therapy support under the supervision of qualified Speech and Language Therapy staff.
The successful candidate will also provide training and support to education staff and parents and carers.
You should possess initiative, good communication skills, be well organised and adaptable.
You will have the opportunity to participate in regular supervision and yearly appraisal. You will be expected to participate in the in-service training programme.
Applicants should have an interest in working with children and young people, relevant experience as a therapy support worker or equivalent in the health service or other agencies and be educated to SVQ3 level or equivalent. Previous experience of working with children with complex needs would be an advantage.
You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment. Information on the Healthcare Support Worker Regulations can be found on NHS Tayside microsite on Staffnet>Our Websites>Healthcare Support Workers.
You must be willing and able to travel throughout Perth and Kinross.
Informal enquiries
– Please contact Jo Ford Team Leader Joanna.ford@nhs.scot 01738 473714
Shona Hughes shona.hughes2@nhs.scot 01738 473714
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Please refer the Job description for details