AHP Head of Service North (HHSCP) Speech and Language Therapy

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.

Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the senior management team and lead the Speech and Language Therapy service across North Highland.

Leadership and Service Management

The postholder will provide professional and strategic leadership for a diverse range of specialist and generalist services across inpatient, outpatient and domiciliary settings. This includes services delivered across community, mental health, primary care and acute pathways. The role will assess the resource implications of policies and plans, support effective service delivery, and contribute to the achievement of strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

The postholder will manage the service and associated clinical staff across North Highland, including budget responsibility, line management, procurement and recruitment. They will also be responsible and accountable for service strategy, including quality, professional standards, workforce planning and development, education and research.

Additional Information For Candidates

• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
• Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd labhairt na Gàidhlig.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

Care and compassion Dignity and respect Openness, honesty and responsibility Quality and teamwork