Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

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 months fixed term contract Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist 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 looking for a better work life balance at an innovative Trust or a band 5 SLT ready to progress your career? We’re offering an opportunity to learn specialist skills and a developmental band 5 to 6 post if required. Completion of RCSLT Level C Dysphagia competencies preferable.

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 you’ll 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: 8.30-16.30

Interview Date: 25.04.25

Please note, this is a fixed term contract until 26th May 2026. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

For further information please contact: Laura Gilham, Speech and Language therapy Acute lead on: 01271 322388, laura.gilham1@nhs.net Claire Hakin Speech and Language Professional Lead on tel: 01271 322388 email: claire.hakin@nhs.net

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.

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.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will 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 would love to hear from you.

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

• Salary: Band 6: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
• Frequency: Annual
• Vacancy Reference: 185-1263-10217
• Contract Type: Fixed Term
• Closing Date: 14 April, 2025
• Job Category: Allied Health Professional
• Staff Group: Allied Health Professionals