Job Description

Band 5

Main area

Speech and Language Therapist

Grade

Band 5

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref

201-26-020

Site

St Austell Hospital

Town

St Austell

Salary

31,049 - 37,796 Per Annum/ Pro Rata

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

20/01/2026 23:59

Thank you for your interest in joining us at

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

Great Care


Care based on what matters to people.*
Care provided at home or close to home.*
Improvement through learning, research and innovation.*
Prevention and alternatives to hospital.*

Great Organisation


Buildings that support health and wellbeing.*
Technology enabled care.*
Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.*
Safe, efficient, effective and productive.*

Great People


A place people love to work and feel valued.*
Living our values with staff (all voices count).*
Attract, grow and develop talent.*
Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.*

Great Partner


Encourage and enable effective partnerships.*
Joined-up community services.*
Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.*
Reduce our impact on the environment.*


At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a 'home' office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Job overview

This post is open to newly qualified professionals and those returning to practice, and we welcome applications from individuals at the start of their career or re-entering the workforce.

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The Cornwall Children's Community Speech and Language Therapy service has an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our Central locality team due to an internal promotion. This is a perfect opportunity for someone either looking to relocate to Cornwall or to start their career in a friendly and established service.



This post is suitable for a newly qualified therapist and we are happy to take applications from therapists in the final stages of finishing their degree.

What we can offer you

Support to complete RCSLT newly qualified competencies through regular supervision and the trust preceptorship programme be part of an established and supportive children's service who have a strong ethos on promoting staff wellbeing regular clinical and managerial supervision and robust professional support offer from our clinical leads opportunities to deliver intervention blocks as part of our episode of care model Regular CPD through in house away days, team meetings and through the trust's central development fund flexible working options

Main duties of the job

You will hold a 0- 18 years old mixed community caseload and offer support in education settings, through home visits and clinic appointments in our central locality team. The service offers both assessment and intervention, in addition to consultation and training.



The post holder will work 3 days in the St Austell area and two days within the Newquay area.



The post holder will work with a communication caseload, however we would also consider a mixed communication and dysphagia caseload for any applicants with existing competencies or the opportunity to start Dysphagia competencies in the future.

We are looking for someone who

has experience working with a range of clinical needs either through previous roles or on student placements enjoys working as part of a supportive and friendly team is enthusiastic about working with children

Working for our organisation

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.



We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.



Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.



We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.



Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.

We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:


Cornwall Foundation Trust Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

For full information of the roles and responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

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Educational

Essential criteria

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent qualification). Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable criteria

Membership of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists #

Experience

Essential criteria

Undergraduate paediatric clinical experience in a range of settings #

Knowledge and Abilities

Essential criteria

To be able to deal with a range of clinical issues, have knowledge of differential diagnosis re SLT and formulate appropriate strategies for caseload management. Knowledge of assessment tools and appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant for use with children

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:


Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management Protected CPD time for registered staff Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff Leadership and Management development programmes Coaching and mentoring opportunities A full clinical induction programme for operational skills Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff Individual professional development programmes

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:


Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff Free DBS checks where required Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions NHS Pension Scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Cycle to work scheme The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.



Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.



If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.



Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644