This fixed-term position, available for 14 months with a Monday to Friday schedule, prioritizes applicants with existing voice skills. The Trust values inclusivity and diversity and encourages applications from individuals of various backgrounds. Benefits for staff include generous annual leave, access to occupational health services, discounts, and a supportive work environment dedicated to professional growth.
An amazing opportunity for a registered speech and language therapist with a passion for Ear Nose and Throat ("ENT").
Love all things ENT? Then read on!
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
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For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
We are keen to support the development of your specialist knowledge and skills, and can offer a CPD plan tailored to your needs. Based at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford), you would be part of our dynamic SLT ENT team and have access to established Joint Voice Clinics and SLT-led ENT Clinics. Is this your dream job?
Our Band 6 ENT roles encompass both voice and head and neck cancer. There may be opportunity for you to work across both these areas, but our key priority is voice and preference will be given to candidates with established voice skills.
Youd be joining our strong, cohesive SLT service which spans adult acute and community, and acute paediatrics. We have excellent systems in place for supervision, support and continuing professional development.
Heres what 2 current team members say:
"Becoming part of the ENT team at the Royal Devon is a fantastic opportunity to develop specialist voice skills whilst working as part of a lovely and supportive team"
"Having recently joined the ENT team, I have felt welcomed and supported by a fantastic and experienced SLT team as well as been given the opportunity to further develop my skills with a wide range of voice patients."
Our mission is to improve quality of life for people with communication and swallowing difficulties come and help us do just that!
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:30
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Marianne Bos-Clark, Lead Speech and Language Therapist (ENT) on or
This is a fixed term contract for 14 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
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.
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'd love to hear from you.
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