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Specialist Speech and Language (Developmental Role)

Posted by Royal Devon
barnstaple, england, United Kingdom
Permanent·On-site
Part time
£40 - £48 Per Annum

Job Description

Vacancies Specialist Speech and Language (Developmental Role)

Role Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our acute inpatient team. We’re 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, also providing support and cross cover with the acute stroke ward as required.

Our service provides instrumental assessment with a videofluoroscopy assessment clinic and a SLT led FEES service. You will have the opportunity to be part of these services , with training provided as required.

About the Role

More detail about the role

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: 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 andNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

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 are 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 will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

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 will help you get there.

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:

Salary Band 6: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
Frequency Annual
Vacancy Reference
Contract Type Permanent
Closing Date 6 October, 2026
Job Category Clinical Services
Staff Group Allied Health Professionals

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.