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 As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.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 are looking for a skilled and experienced Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our experienced team on the Acute Stroke unit at Royal Cornwall Hospital.
We are committed to delivering high quality care to people in Cornwall who have had a stroke and would love to work with a new team member who shares our passion this.
You will be working as part of a well established Speech and language team and will also work collaboratively with a supportive MDT to provide the best service that we can for patients across our stroke pathway.
This is a part time post (25.12 hours) per week until May 2027, whilst we support a team member to take up a secondment elsewhere in the team.
Main duties of the job
Main duties are:
To work As an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of specialist, evidence based SLT assessment, diagnosis and treatment of adult patients admitted with a stroke and other conditions.
To be able to manage and prioritise SLT referrals and caseload for patients admitted with stroke
To deliver education and training to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals including nursing staff, therapists and assistants
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.
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This advert is for Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust in Truro, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is pa pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (may be required to cover weekends and bank Holidays on a rota basis). The application deadline is 21 Jun 2026.
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