# Acute Specialist Speech and Language Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/acute-specialist-speech-and-language-therapist/26b8e51f-2ed9-4acd-9f91-60c56cc13ea3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/acute-specialist-speech-and-language-therapist/26b8e51f-2ed9-4acd-9f91-60c56cc13ea3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Truro - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 pa pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: The post holder may be required to participate in a rota covering West Cornwall Hospital (Penzance). Approximately 1 half day in 4 weeks and Bank Holidays - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-26T11:43:15.650Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cornwall/Truro/Royal_Cornwall_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Therapies/Therapies-v7973415 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7973415?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin. This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join the Acute Speech and Language Therapy service at Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust. We are a small friendly service passionate about quality patient care,  service development and creating a brilliant learning environment. The post holder will join our team to work together to provide a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) service for a varied range of inpatient presentations including complex neurological presentations within Royal Cornwall Hospital sites.  There are regular opportunities for involvement in team service development, hospital wide service development, training and education alongside professional CPD. ### Main duties of the job To provide a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) service for inpatients within Royal Cornwall Hospital sites. The caseload will consist of general inpatients, including complex neurological conditions. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks  Professional registration and qualification checks  Employment history and reference checks  Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. ## Job Details This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin. This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join the Acute Speech and Language Therapy service at Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust. We are a small friendly service passionate about quality patient care, service development and creating a brilliant learning environment. The post holder will join our team to work together to provide a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) service for a varied range of inpatient presentations including complex neurological presentations within Royal Cornwall Hospital sites. There are regular opportunities for involvement in team service development, hospital wide service development, training and education alongside professional CPD. ## Job Description To provide a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) service for inpatients within Royal Cornwall Hospital sites. The caseload will consist of general inpatients, including complex neurological conditions. ## Responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Degree/graduate diploma or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy - Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration as a Speech and Language Therapist **Desirable** - Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists - Completion of any role relevant CPD / courses - Membership of Clinical Excellence Networks ### Experience **Essential** - A wide range of post registration Speech and Language Therapy experience including delivery of services for complex patients - Evidence of completed post registration dysphagia competencies. - Experience of working in an acute setting / with adults with acquired conditions. - Understanding of relevant local and national clinical guidelines - Experience of working as part of an MDT delivering high quality care. - Experience presenting/ delivering teaching and or training to a range of groups. - Computer literate to include knowledge of Microsoft office - - Evidence of CPD **Desirable** - Experience of working with patients with tracheostomies. - Experience of carrying out Video Fluoroscopic evaluation of Swallowing (VFS) - Experience of Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) - Experience of quality improvement projects. - Experience with Electronic patient record systems such as Epic / Oracle - Experience Supervising junior staff, assistants, and students. ## Documents - [job description and person specification (pdf, 191.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10324294) ## 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.