# Speech and Language Therapist - CFHD > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Devon Partnership NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speech-and-language-therapist-cfhd/b858b7b2-186d-4bac-be35-d97a504d1b59 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speech-and-language-therapist-cfhd/b858b7b2-186d-4bac-be35-d97a504d1b59.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Devon Partnership NHS Trust - **Town:** Exeter - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 to £39,043 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part-time, Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-07-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-03T13:50:13.425Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9369-26-0526?employerCode=C9369 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/C9369-26-0526/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=C9369-26-0526 - **Employer website:** https://www.dpt.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated part time Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist. This 0.6wte, 3 day a week role will be based at Springfield Court/Bideford Hospital and will be part of the highly supportive S< Team, delivering a community speech and language therapy service to children and young people within clinic and education settings across North Devon. Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) is the place to be! We are developing an innovative, integrated model of childrens community services and looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly and dedicated locality and county-wide professional teams. As a large community service, you will be joining a strong, enthusiastic, and supportive group of professionals who will be your peers, your phone a friend network and your inspiring colleagues. This provides a real sense of professional collaboration at work, that will be an asset to your daily work, your career development, and your support network. ### Main duties of the job 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. ### About us 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. ### Details - Date posted: 03 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 5 - Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working - Reference number: C9369-26-0526 - Job locations: Children & Family Health Devon, Springfield Court, Fishleigh Road, Roundswell Business Park, BARNSTAPLE, Devon, EX31 3UD, United Kingdom, Bideford Hospital, Abbotsham Road, BIDEFORD, Devon, EX39 3AG, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. ## Job Details We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated part time Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist. This 0.6wte, 3 day a week role will be based at Springfield Court/Bideford Hospital and will be part of the highly supportive S< Team, delivering a community speech and language therapy service to children and young people within clinic and education settings across North Devon. Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) is the place to be! We are developing an innovative, integrated model of childrens community services and looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly and dedicated locality and county-wide professional teams. As a large community service, you will be joining a strong, enthusiastic, and supportive group of professionals who will be your peers, your phone a friend network and your inspiring colleagues. This provides a real sense of professional collaboration at work, that will be an asset to your daily work, your career development, and your support network. ## Job Description 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. ## Responsibilities Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. ## Person Specification ### 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 ## Documents - [Additional Support for Job Seekers (DOCX, 69 KB)](document:2979899) - [Job Description and Person Specification (DOCX, 78 KB)](document:2979898) - [Using AI Responsibly in Your Job Application (DOCX, 25 KB)](document:2979900) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.