Speech and Language Therapist

Job details

• Job reference: 250817
• Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
• Job closing date: 08/07/2026
• Job Type: Allied Health Professions
• Location: Airyhall Clinic
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 24/06/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
• Department: ACHSCP 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.

Band 5 - Speech and Language Therapist

Full-time 36 hours

We have an exciting opportunity for innovative and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly Children’s Service in Aberdeen. This post is in our community team delivering universal, targeted and specialist levels of input to a dedicated caseload of children with a wide range of speech, language and communication needs including additional support needs.

You will be an excellent communicator and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team in a variety of different settings. You will carry a caseload of children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication difficulties with support and supervision from more experienced/specialist staff.

You will be part of a supportive team, with good administrative, and assistant support. There are excellent working relationships with colleagues within schools and local authorities, and the service has a strong commitment to CPD.

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and well-organised Speech and Language Therapists who are passionate about working with children and young people.

Closing date – 8th July 2026 (please note the post will close early when 25 applications have been received)

Interviews will be 21 July 2026.

Informal enquiries are very welcome - please contact 01224 556995

Andrea Everitt, Clinical Lead – School

Justine Roberts, Clinical Lead – Preschool

For more info about our service or working in Aberdeen:

Check out our website www.aslt.scot.nhs.uk

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