We are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity to skilled, motivated, and enthusiastic applicants to provide support to our Community Speech & Language Therapy service. It is a permanent, full-time position of 37.5 hours per week, based at Exeter Community Hospital. With supervision from specialist Speech and Language Therapists, you will work in partnership with people with acquired disorders of communication and swallowing to reduce the impact of these difficulties on well-being and enhance their ability to participate in daily life.
You will be responsible for:
1. Initial information gathering and screening assessments for a specified caseload.
2. A range of therapeutic interventions.
3. Contributing to the supervision of band 3 assistants.
4. Providing clerical and administrative support to the Speech and Language Therapy team.
5. Assisting with the provision of training.
You will need to be flexible in your approach, willing to travel to meet the needs of the service, and able to use constructive feedback to develop your skills. In return, we offer excellent support, supervision, and guidance as well as the opportunity to be part of a dedicated, professional, and friendly team.
Our mission is to improve quality of life for people with communication and swallowing difficulties. Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 08:30 to 16:30. 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.
Benefits include:
1. Funding for a care certificate, a degree, or leadership qualifications.
2. Days off to study, engage in CPD, or rotational placements.
3. 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
4. Access to comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling and onsite wellbeing activities.
5. Extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure options.
6. NHS Pension scheme.
7. Cycle to work scheme.
If the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
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