Clinical Support Worker - Speech and Language

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Adult Speech and Language Therapy service in Forth Valley. The post holder will assist and support Speech and Language Therapists in delivering rehabilitation to adults with speech and language impairment and swallowing difficulties. This support will include direct work with patients as well as patient related administrative tasks. The post is based in Forth Valley Royal Hospital and may involve some travel to see patients in their own homes. Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.An understanding of the work of speech and language therapists and the impact of acquired communication impairments is desirable. Excellent written and spoken communication skills are essential to this work along with well developed interpersonal skills. Confident use of a variety of computer programmes will be required. Experience of electronic patient records such as Morse would be an advantage. The post holder will work under the guidance of qualified speech and language therapists and must be able to prioritise and organise their workload to meet the demands of the service. They should enjoy being part of a team.The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.ukCertificate of SponsorshipIn line with the current UK Immigration Rules, this post does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship to support a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health & Care Worker Visa. Overseas nationals should review alternative immigration options before applying for this role. Further information: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration.Please get in touch to find out more. This allows you to find out more about us and the role, and allows us to support you with your application process. Informal enquiries to Sharon McGrory, Clinical Lead [email protected] note that interviews for this post will be held in person on Thursday 24th OctoberPlease note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.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.