Autism SLT Specialist - Crisis Support & Training

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated NHS community provider in Cornwall is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their Autism Intensive Support Team. The candidate will assess and manage complex communication needs for adults with Autism, deliver training, and work within a multi-disciplinary team. The ideal applicant should possess excellent communication and training skills, and have extensive experience in the field. This role offers the chance to make a direct impact in the community amidst a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience of working with people with Autism.
• Advanced knowledge of the impact of autism on language and communication.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate discharge from inpatient settings for Adults with Autism.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and formulate individualized interventions.
• Lead education planning on communication topics.

Skills

Experience with Adults with Autism

Excellent communication skills

Experience in delivering training

IT literate

Education

Health Professions Council registration

Tools

Standardised assessments

Non-standardised assessment tools

Job description

A dedicated NHS community provider in Cornwall is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their Autism Intensive Support Team. The candidate will assess and manage complex communication needs for adults with Autism, deliver training, and work within a multi-disciplinary team. The ideal applicant should possess excellent communication and training skills, and have extensive experience in the field. This role offers the chance to make a direct impact in the community amidst a supportive environment.