Role Overview & Specifications

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.



Location – Highland/Caithness



Highland Health & Social Care



Post Title – Graduate Speech & Language Therapist



Full-time – 37.5 hours per week



Duration – Permanent



Salary Scale: Band 5 £26,104 - £32,915 p.a.



(Please Note NHS application forms will not be accepted, see below to apply)



A exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of a team to provide a Speech and Language Therapy Service to for a range of children who have speech, language, and / or communication difficulties, dysphagia and/or eating and drinking difficulties, working within paediatrics - in accordance with national, Highland Council (HC) and NHS Highland policies and guidelines.



A part-time or job sharing working arrangement will be considered, if appropriate.



A relocation package is available to the successful candidate, if appropriate.



Informal enquiries regarding the post to: Ruth Deplacido Tel: 07783 422593



Application Forms and Job Descriptions are available online www.myjobscotland.gov.uk reference number – HGH13339 If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application please contact Business Support 01955 608279 (24 hour Voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.



Please quote reference in the subject line of your email – HGH13339. Closing date for completed applications: Monday 20th February 2023.

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