Specialist Speech and Language (Developmental Role)

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Combe Raleigh; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Nursery onsite

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in North Devon invites applications for a band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our acute inpatient team. The post offers opportunities to learn specialist skills and a developmental band 5 to 6 pathway if needed.

The service covers acute medical/surgical inpatients, community rehabilitation, stroke and neuro rehab, with options to shadow clinics to support career progression and CPD.

Qualifications

• Qualified SLT registered with HCPC.
• Experience in hospital/acute settings preferred.
• Commitment to CPD and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist SLT input within the acute inpatient team.
• Support service development, CPD programmes and education initiatives.
• Offer opportunities to shadow specialist clinics to broaden skills.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

NHS Band 6

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

More detail about the role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our acute inpatient team. Were offering an opportunity to learn specialist skills and as developmental band 5 to 6 post if required. Our wider integrated service provides support for acute medical /surgical inpatients, community rehabilitation, stroke and neuro rehabilitation, voice and head and neck outpatient services, with options to shadow specialist clinics to support your career progression and development. New ideas and ways of working are something we embrace at the Royal Devon and youll have the opportunity to develop the service, education programmes and research as part of your role. Training and development opportunities are available. We actively encourage CPD and you will have an opportunity to spend time with our range of specialists as part of your CPD.

Working hours: A healthy work-life balance is essential, and North Devon is a great place to enjoy it. In addition we have a flexible working policy that we are happy to discuss varying your hours to ones which work for you and the department.

Working Pattern: 3 days per week. 22.5 hours per week Interview Date: To Be Confirmed.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare

NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit.

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.