Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Rdehospital; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic team, focusing on innovative therapies and patient care. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, you will assess and treat adults facing communication and swallowing challenges. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that promote a healthy work-life balance and contribute to a service that values diversity and inclusivity. Seize this chance to advance your career while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Paid annual leave starting at 27 days

Occupational health services

Counseling and wellbeing activities

Funding for qualifications and CPD

Salary sacrifice schemes

Car lease options

NHS pension

Cycle-to-work schemes

Qualifications

• Completion of RCSLT Level C Dysphagia competencies is preferable.
• Experience in assessing and treating adults with communication difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and advise adults with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Work across various medical and surgical wards, including ICU.

Skills

Dysphagia competencies

Communication skills

Assessment and treatment planning

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

RCSLT Level C Dysphagia competencies

Job description

Vacancies: Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Role Summary

Band 6 or developmental band 5 to 6 specialist Speech and Language Therapist to work within the North Devon Speech and Language Therapy Service.

An excellent opportunity has become available for a 12-month Fixed Term contract. Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist for adult acute inpatient service.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Are you a band 6 seeking a better work-life balance at an innovative Trust or a band 5 SLT ready to progress your career? We offer opportunities to develop specialist skills, including a developmental band 5 to 6 post if required. Completion of RCSLT Level C Dysphagia competencies is preferable.

As an adult Speech and Language Therapist with the Royal Devon University Trust - Northern Services (North Devon District Hospital), you will assess, treat, and advise adults with communication and swallowing difficulties. Your role will span general medical and surgical wards, emergency department, ICU, and support our acute stroke service.

Our service provides instrumental assessments, including a weekly videofluoroscopy assessment clinic with training provided as needed. We also operate an SLT-led FEES service.

Our broader integrated service supports acute medical/surgical inpatients, community rehabilitation, stroke and neuro rehabilitation, voice, and head and neck outpatient services, with opportunities to shadow specialist clinics for career development.

We embrace new ideas and working methods at the Royal Devon, offering opportunities to develop services, education programs, and research.

Training and CPD opportunities are available, and we encourage ongoing professional development with access to our specialists.

Innovation is central to our therapies, exemplified by recent initiatives and non-traditional roles, including a Research and Innovation Lead.

Working hours:

We prioritize a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexible working arrangements that can be tailored to your needs and departmental requirements.

Standard hours: 8:30-16:30

Interview Date: To be confirmed

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract. NHS employees may consider this as a secondment opportunity.

For further information, please contact:

• Louise Pearse, Speech and Language Therapy Acute Lead: 01271 322388, [e-mail]
• Claire Hakin, Speech and Language Professional Lead: 01271 322388, [e-mail]

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We especially encourage NHS staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status to apply.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received.

About Us

Covering Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, our workforce exceeds 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our services reach over 615,000 people across more than 2,000 square miles, with some specialist services extending to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We offer emergency, specialist, and general medical services at North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), along with integrated health and social care across various settings, including community hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home visits. Our state-of-the-art facilities and strong academic links support research and innovation.

Our values underpin our work. For more details, click here.

Join us during this exciting time as we shape our services through ongoing integration.

Employee well-being is a priority.

We promote work-life balance through flexible working, family-friendly policies, and benefits such as paid annual leave (starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 33), occupational health services, counseling, and wellbeing activities.

We support your professional growth with funding for qualifications, CPD, and rotational placements, helping you advance your NHS career.

Financial benefits include staff discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, car lease options, NHS pension, and cycle-to-work schemes.

Job Details

• Salary: Band 6: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
• Frequency: Annual
• Vacancy Reference: 185-63302-10453
• Contract Type: Fixed Term
• Closing Date: 14 May 2025
• Job Category: Allied Health Professional
• Staff Group: Allied Health Professionals