Acute SLT Therapist – Speech & Swallow (Band 5)

Royal Devon University Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; North Tawton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Occupational health services

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an NQP SLT or allied candidate to join our Acute Medical and Stroke Neuro rehabilitation service at North Devon District Hospital.

The post holder will provide speech and language therapy for adults with communication and swallowing disorders on general medical and stroke inpatient wards, in ICU and ED, with opportunities for CPD and service development. Flexible hours and work-life balance are emphasized.

Qualifications

• RCSLT NQP competencies
• Dysphagia training
• Opportunities for CPD and development

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language therapy assessment, treatment and advice to adults with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Work across medical wards, surgical wards, emergency department and ICU, with cross cover on the acute stroke ward as needed.
• Contribute to education programmes and research within the service.

Job description

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an NQP SLT or allied candidate to join our Acute Medical and Stroke Neuro rehabilitation service at North Devon District Hospital.

The post holder will provide speech and language therapy for adults with communication and swallowing disorders on general medical and stroke inpatient wards, in ICU and ED, with opportunities for CPD and service development. Flexible hours and work-life balance are emphasized.