184188 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - West Lothian, United Kingdom - NHS Lothian

Description

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NHS LOTHIAN

SPEECH LANGUAGE THERAPY SERVICE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Highly Specialist SLT (ASD in Early Years)

West Lothian

Band 7

hrs) wte available from 02/09/24

There is an opportunity available for a B7 leadership post in the CYP SLT team in ASD Early Years in West Lothian.

The clinical remit will be high quality Universal/Targeted and Individualised direct clinical care for CYP with ASD in the Early Years, showing leadership in supporting and developing our ASD/ Early years pathway across West Lothian.

The postholder will clinically be based at one of the Health Centres in West Lothian and will also be expected to travel to other bases as required and to work on Microsoft Teams and by phone.

The SLT service is innovative and supportive. It is committed to the principles of clinical governance to provide a high-quality service focused on the child's needs. Support is provided for therapists in district based and clinically focused teams. All therapists have a personal development plan and are encouraged to extend their skills through a variety of CPD activities.

Applicants must be registered with HCPC.

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