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Speech and Language Therapist (Experts at Hand) - CFHD

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

BARNSTAPLE, EX31 3UD · EXETER, EX2 7FW · TOTNES, TQ9 6JDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

11 October 2026

13 days left

Job description

Exciting Job opportunities!!! CFHD are looking to recruit four 1.0wte Speech and Language Therapists to provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy...

The speech and

language therapy service within CFHD have transformed to work within the

Balanced System framework.

The Speech, Language and Communication pathway consists of Speech and

Language Therapists and Therapy Assistants working across Devon and Torbay.

The aim of the team is to ensure

that specialist support is easily accessible within the community settings,

providing both direct support to children, young people and families, and to

the wider community teams.

Everyone in the team is provided

with regular supervision, opportunities for training and development.

At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to

improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across

Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where children and young

people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and

providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling

lives.

Our children and

young people say

We would like the

people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding,

patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and

comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to

listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are

positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and

without pressure.

Who we are

We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by Devon

Partnership Trust. We are a group of professionals including psychologists,

psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists,

physiotherapists, nurses and many other professions.

Join us in

beautiful Devon

With access to moors, sea and cities, there are plenty of

opportunities to enjoy Devon. Whether you enjoy spending time in the cultural

hub of Exeter, exploring the Jurassic coastline or discovering the world

surfing reserve in North Devon there really is something for everyone.

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience of working with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs in community / education settings
  • Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to working with children
  • Well established knowledge of a broad range of appropriate therapeutic interventions to treat children
  • Understanding of the principles of clinical governance /audit
  • Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
  • Knowledge of standards of record keeping

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
  • Health Professions Council Licence to Practice
  • Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
  • Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups

Preferred location

Desirable: - Please state your preferred location(s) that you wish to be considered for. Exeter / Totnes / Barnstaple

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

28 September 2026

Last checked

28 September 2026

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About the employer

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Devon Partnership NHS Trust

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