Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for an experienced speech and language therapist to work in the community, helping adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties. The position is based at Exeter Community Hospital, offering a supportive environment with professional development opportunities. Benefits include 27 days of annual leave, NHS pension scheme, and flexible working options.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave

Comprehensive occupational health services

Salary sacrifice options including nursery onsite

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts

Extensive staff discounts

NHS Pension scheme

Flexible working schemes

Qualifications

• Experience as a speech and language therapist working with adults.
• Ability to work in partnership with people with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Open to working in different areas and new ways.

Responsibilities

• Join the SLT service integrated across acute and community settings.
• Support the evolving community service with new ideas.
• Improve the quality of life for patients with communication difficulties.

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced speech and language therapist who loves working with adults in the community? This could be your dream job!

Based at Exeter Community Hospital (Whipton), you will use your knowledge and skills to work in partnership with people with acquired communication and swallowing disorders to reduce the impact of these difficulties on well-being and enhance their ability to participate in daily life.

Responsibilities

You would be joining our strong, cohesive SLT service which is integrated across acute and community and has excellent systems in place for supervision, support and continuing professional development. Our community service is evolving and developing, and we are especially looking for applicants who are open to working in different areas and in new ways, to bring ideas and energy that will help to improve the service for the benefit of our patients. Our mission is to improve quality of life for people with communication and swallowing difficulties come and help us do just that!

Working Pattern: Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Dayna Ivory, Lead SLT: Community on 07766 697808 or [e-mail]

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 recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Benefits

• 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays for NHS staff
• Comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups
• Salary sacrifice options including nursery onsite at Exeter
• Cycle to work scheme
• Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts
• Extensive staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure
• NHS Pension scheme
• Flexible working schemes and family-friendly policies

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure will be made.

Employer: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust