LR241781 Speech and Language Therapist

NHS Scotland • Aberdeen, GB • 1d ago

NHS Grampian

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

Speech and Language Therapist - Acute sector

Fixed term for 11 months

Due to an upcoming secondment, we are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our established and supportive Acute Adult SLT Team based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

The successful post-holder will join our Band 5/6 rotation, working with adults who present with a range of acquired speech, language, communication, and eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of acute specialties and involves working flexibly across teams within the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Speech and Language Therapy service.

You will bring a strong foundation of clinical knowledge and experience in adult acute care, alongside a commitment to high-quality, patient-centred practice. You will work within a small, friendly team and be supported by a Clinical Lead SLT, with excellent opportunities for collaborative working, service development, and involvement in quality improvement initiatives. Close working relationships with community SLT colleagues support effective patient transition out of hospital.

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is a large teaching hospital, and our SLT service provides care across a wide range of acute pathways, including neurosciences, ENT, head and neck cancer, and acute and critical care. Shared values around rehabilitation, recovery, collaborative practice and continuous improvement are central to our team culture.

We offer a supportive learning environment with established pathways for peer support, mentoring, supervision and ongoing CPD.

Want to know more about Aberdeen? Take a look: https://youtu.be/moaWooD-ayk Informal enquiries, meetings and visits are encouraged.

We are planning to hold interviews on Friday 24^th April.

If you are interested in finding out more then please contact:

Clare Emerson, Lead Speech and Language Therapist or Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapists in on 01224 553566 or clare.emerson@nhs.scot.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

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As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

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