More detail about the role Are you a band 5 looking to start your career or further your skills, somewhere with great work life balance? 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. The post also includes working with our stroke service which includes neuro rehab, acute stroke and integrated community neuro rehabilitation. Completion of RCSLT NQP competencies and Dysphagia training will be supported. Our service provides instrumental assessment with a weekly videofluoroscopy assessment clinic that you will have the chance to be part of. Additionally, our SLT led FEES service. Our wider integrated service provides support for acute medical /surgical inpatients, community 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 in high supply here. 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 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
5 days per week.
Interview Date
Tuesday 15th September 2026
Contact for further information
Laura Gilham Speech and Language therapy Acute lead on 01271 322388 laura.gilham1@nhs.net
Kim Border Speech and Language therapy Stroke/Neuro rehab lead on 01271 322388 kimborder@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. 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.
- 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.
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