Speech & Language Therapist

Fixed term contract of up to 12 months - (contract will run up until March 2027)

Planned interview date 12/2/26

Come and join our friendly, supportive team in sunny

Devon!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to become part of our Adult Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team. Weare looking for an enthusiastic SLT who would like to develop their skillsin supporting patients with a range of communication and swallowing difficulties linked to neurological conditions. Weare ideally, looking for a therapist with some relevant experience, who has already completed their post qualification competencies.

It may be possible to take this post as a secondment subject to your own employers terms and conditions.

The post will involve working within an experienced Multi Disciplinary Team, witha specific focus on rehabilitation ensuring that patients receive excellent SLT support in both domiciliary and outpatient settings.

The post holder should be keen to work collaboratively withother healthcare professionals and carers, should possess excellent communication skills and a desire to learn and develop.

The SLT service is committed to CPD, research, audit and practice supervision. We have a close working relationship with Marjons University and University Hospitals Plymouth. If you would like more information about this post, please feel free tocall the team we would be happy to speak to you.

The post is based within the Adult Community Neuro Rehab team, andwill involve supporting patients with a range of conditions, including stroke, acquired brain injury, Parkinsons, Multiple Sclerosis, neuro oncology and others . Youwill visit patients in their own homes, care homes and see them inclinic. You will be responsible for completing assessment, providing therapy and therapy plansfor rehab assistants, for communication and swallowing.

You may also have the opportunity to support groups, staff training and qualityimprovement projects within the service.

You will work alongside other members of the MDT and have access to specialist SLTs for support, shadowing and CPD opportunities.

Please note - due to the fixed term contract - this post will not be rotational position and will be based in the CNRT team. This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across

Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sportscentres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, inshaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the righttime and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people leadhealthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorshipprograms ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

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5.4 Responsibility for people who use our services

To independently manage personal caseload with reference to theory, published research and evidence and agreed best practice.

To identify, collect, analyse, and interpret case related information and data from patients, carers and other relevant sources.

To undertake a range of formal and informal assessments as indicated by the presenting SLCD and/or dysphagia.

To reach differential diagnoses on the basis of evidence gathered from assessments and other sources and with reference to theory.

To assess, manage and advise patients with dysphagia and their families with support from more experienced Speech and Language Therapists when required.

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