Speech and Language Therapist

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.   https://youtu.be/AAw8fv32fP8

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

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.