Advanced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS community health provider in the UK seeks an Advanced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for their Post-COVID service. You'll join a multidisciplinary team to deliver specialist assessment and treatment for patients. Preferred qualifications include an HCPC registration, RCSLT membership, and a relevant degree, with a focus on dysphagia. The role offers flexibility with hours and a chance to contribute to a vital service. Applicants passionate about improving patient outcomes are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Current professional registration with HCPC.
• Member of RCSLT.
• Evidence of Dysphagia qualification and/or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of further study in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment and treatment for patients.
• Act as part of the post‑COVID MDT in assessment and management of post‑COVID needs.

Skills

Highly developed skills in clinical assessment

Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team

Experience of presenting to mixed audiences

Education

Degree or equivalent recognised by Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Current professional registration - HCPC

Evidence of Dysphagia qualification

Evidence of further formal study e.g. Post Graduate course

Job description

Advanced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 14 December 2025

Are you looking for a rewarding specialist role within an innovative and supportive multi-disciplinary team? We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our established Post‑COVID service. Our dedicated MDT provides holistic, patient‑centred care for individuals living with post‑COVID syndrome. As part of this well‑recognised service, you will play a key role in delivering specialist SLT assessment and intervention, working closely with colleagues across the West Respiratory Service. The SLT role is firmly embedded within the pathway, with excellent professional links to the RCSLT and opportunities to contribute to service development, research, and best‑practice guidance. We can offer up to 15 hours per week, with flexibility for the right candidate. If you are passionate about evidence‑based practice, collaborative working, and making a difference for patients with complex respiratory and post‑viral needs, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• To provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment and treatment for patients with dysphagia, voice or communication needs relating to their Post‑COVID presentation and referred to the post‑COVID MDT.
• To act as part of the post‑COVID MDT in the assessment and management of post‑COVID needs.

About us

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 increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Current professional registration - HCPC
• Member of RCSLT
• Degree or equivalent recognised by Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Evidence of Dysphagia qualification and/or equivalent experience leading to the ability to act as an autonomous dysphagia practitioner (at RCSLT Level C or D)
• Evidence of further formal study eg. Post Graduate course / Continuing Professional Development (CPD) e.g. Cervical Auscultation, Voice, VFSA, FEES, counselling

skills and aptitude

• Highly developed skills in clinical assessment, intervention and evaluation
• Extensive experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of presenting to mixed audiences eg. Patient groups, nursing staff, other AHP's and GP's

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Address

Flexible base options across Cornwall or remote working out of county