Allied Health Professionals
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location – Highland/Caithness
Highland Health & Social Care
Post Title – Graduate Speech & Language Therapist
Full-time – 37.5 hours per week
Duration – Permanent
Salary Scale: Band 5 £26,104 - £32,915 p.a.
(Please Note NHS application forms will not be accepted, see below to apply)
A exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of a team to 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.
A part-time or job sharing working arrangement will be considered, if appropriate.
A relocation package is available to the successful candidate, if appropriate.
Informal enquiries regarding the post to: Ruth Deplacido Tel: 07783 422593
Application Forms and Job Descriptions are available online www.myjobscotland.gov.uk reference number – HGH13339 If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application please contact Business Support 01955 608279 (24 hour Voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.
Please quote reference in the subject line of your email – HGH13339. Closing date for completed applications: Monday 20th February 2023.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Insurance Carriers
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Allied Health Professionals roles across NHS Scotland's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Insurance Carriers.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,384 - £35,365 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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