Dietetic, Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
OUR VALUES IN ACTION Care and Compassion - Quality and Teamwork - Dignity and Respect - Openness, honesty and responsibility
Fixed Term for 6 months
Are you interested in working alongside other professionals? Do you enjoy caring for people? Would you like to work alongside the Dietetic & SLT teams?
We are looking for a dietetic/slt assistant to join our friendly teams based in Kelso, to undertake this extremely varied role. Following training and achievement of competencies you will assist dietitians & SLTs with the assessment, treatment and monitoring of patients in continuing care establishments. This will include undertaking anthropometric measurements, taking dietary histories, screening for eating & drinking difficulties and calculating energy and protein intakes. The post holder will need to have good organisational skills, developed IT skills and excellent written and verbal communications skills are essential. You will be responsible for some administration roles and management of our products and resources.
Our services are committed to the training of student Dietitians, SLTs and other health care professionals. The post holder will also be involved in on-going education for staff in continuing care establishments. The departments encourage innovation and supports continuous professional development. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure.
The Scottish Borders is within commuting distance from Edinburgh.
For further Information please contact: Vanessa Hamilton (Dietetic Service Lead) on Tel 01896 827231 or 07890 031593
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.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
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.
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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: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Dietetic, Speech and Language Therapy Assistant 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 Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
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 £25,468 - £27,486 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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