Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	19 Mehefin 2025
Cyflog:	£38,682.00 i £46,580.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£38682.00 - £46580.00 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	03 Gorffennaf 2025
Lleoliad:	Barnstaple, EX314JB
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Cytundeb
Cyfeirnod swydd:	C0023-25-1196

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For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Are you a band 6 looking for a better work life balance at an innovative Trust or a band 5 SLT ready to progress your career? Were offering an opportunity to learn specialist skills and a developmental band 5 to 6 post if required. As an adult speech and language therapist with the Royal Devon University Trust - Northern Services (North Devon District Hospital), you will be completing assessment, treatment and advice to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties. Your role will be across general medical and surgical wards, emergency department and ICU, and supporting our acute stroke service. Our service provides instrumental assessment with a weekly videofluoroscopy assessment clinic that you will have the chance to be part of, with training provided as required. Additionally, we have a SLT led FEES service. 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. Innovation is central to therapies at the Royal Devon, demonstrated by the implementation of several new initiatives and the development of non-traditional roles in recent years including a Research and Innovation Lead. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. 5 days per week. 8.30-16.30 Interview Date: To be confirmed For further information please contact Louise Pearse , Speech and Language therapy Acute lead on: 01271 322388, l.pearse@nhs.net Claire Hakin Speech and Language Professional Lead on tel :01271 322388 email: claire.hakin@nhs.net This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity. Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, inclusive of a 3.6% pay award which will be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation date, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2024/5 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers) 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 You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: 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.