Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

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.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Specialist Speech and Language Therapist within our Adult In Patient Team based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced SLT to join the driven and innovative team of Adult SLTs in East Ayrshire. There is exciting opportunity for acute hospital working, based at University Hospital Crosshouse – a busy, fast-paced, general hospital which also hosts the hyper-acute stroke unit for Ayrshire & Arran.

The SLT service delivers a highly responsive service to adults with communication and/or swallowing disorders across all wards within the hospital. There are opportunities for developing skills in areas of advanced dysphagia and videofluoroscopy as well as working with hyper acute presentations at the front door, acute cardiac unit and within intensive care.

You should have a significant experience working within the adult acute setting, and post graduate dysphagia competencies are essential.

37 hours over 5 days Monday-Friday, typical 8.30-4.30 pattern although alternatives will be considered. Part time/flexible working will be considered.

UK Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Kelly Costello, Locality Lead for Adult Acute Team Kell

You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Job Train. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.

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It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at  We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.