Role Summary
An amazing opportunity for a newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist to gain experience across a range of Community and Acute specialisms as part of our Band 5 rotation.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
Love all things adult? Want to kick start your career with a variety of clinical experience? Come and talk to us about how you could be part of our dynamic Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) team! We are keen to support you to develop your specialist knowledge and skills, and can offer a Continued Professional Development plan tailored to your needs.
Here’s what one of our current B5s says:
'I count myself very fortunate to have begun my SLT career at the Royal Devon. The team is equally knowledgeable and skilled as it is caring and friendly. As a result, I've had the opportunity to learn from experienced clinicians to meet key competencies and gain experience in a range of acute and community settings, all whilst knowing that questions and case discussions are welcome. No day is ever the same, whether supporting with VFs, working with varied adult populations, or representing SLT needs in MDT discussions. The rotational B5 role has been integral to boosting my confidence as an NQP - I can't recommend this team or role enough.'
You’d be joining our strong, cohesive SLT service which spans Adult Acute, Community and Learning Disabilities, and Acute Paediatrics. We have excellent systems in place for supervision, support and continuing professional development. Our mission is to improve quality of life for people with communication and swallowing difficulties - come and help us do just that!
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 16:30
Interview Date: Wednesday 1st November 2023
For further information please contact: Sarah Banks, Lead SLT on 07718 694202 or sarahbanks@nhs.net
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.
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.
Benefits
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:
- 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.
