Graduate Speech & Language Therapist, Highland / Caithness - HGH13399

Job Purpose: To work as part of a team that provide a Speech and Language Therapy Service to for a range of children who have speech, language, and / or communication difficulties, dysphagia and/or eating and drinking difficulties, working within paediatrics - in accordance with national, Highland Council (HC) and NHS Highland policies and guidelines.

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent


• Licence to practice as a Speech and Language Therapist as issued by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)


• HCPC registration


• Means to travel efficiently and effectively between various locations within Highland to meet the operation requirements of the service.


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The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

The Highland Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing within the workplace.

A part-time or job sharing working arrangement will be considered, if appropriate.

A relocation package is available to the successful candidate, if appropriate.

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.