Speech and Language Therapist B6

About the Role

A Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist position in the adult acute Speech and Language Therapy service at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC). You will work across acute hospital settings in Glasgow Royal Infirmary, delivering high‑quality care for patients with communication and swallowing difficulties. The post is full‑time, permanent, with a 5+7 shift pattern (Monday to Sunday).

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage a varied caseload of adults with communication and swallowing difficulties across acute settings
• Deliver evidence‑based interventions and develop individualised care plans to optimise patient outcomes
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, providing specialist advice to support clinical decision‑making
• Support service delivery across sites, responding flexibly to clinical demand and ensuring continuity of care
• Maintain accurate clinical records, activity data, and comply with professional, local and national standards
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and service development activities
• Contribute to supervision, training and support of students, junior staff and colleagues

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy with current HCPC registration
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining high standards of practice
• Experience supporting adults with communication and/or swallowing difficulties, including dysphagia, or transferable experience in similar settings
• Awareness of a range of assessment methods, therapeutic approaches, and clinical governance principles
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, recognising when to seek guidance and support
• Strong communication, interpersonal and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to handle complex or sensitive situations
• Experience contributing to supervision, audit, quality improvement, or service development activities is welcomed

• 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

Full Time, Permanent. Based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Shift Pattern: 5 over 7 (Monday to Sunday).

NHSGGC recognises the importance of work‑life balance and offers a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be discussed during the recruitment process.

NHSGGC encourages applications from all sections of the community, promotes equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applicants from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.