Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

CORNWALL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Lane End; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS organization in the United Kingdom seeks a passionate Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. This role involves providing specialist communication assessments and dysphagia interventions, along with delivering training and collaborating with a cohesive multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate is HCPC-registered with a strong background in working with adults with learning disabilities. Opportunities for professional growth and service innovation are available in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Protected CPD time

Mentoring

Advanced training opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience with adults having learning disabilities.
• RCSLT Foundation Dysphagia Competencies (Adults) achieved.
• IT literacy and flexibility for person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist communication and dysphagia assessments.
• Develop dysphagia expertise and monitor health outcomes.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Deliver training to other disciplines.

Skills

Dysphagia assessments

Communication adaptations

Training delivery

Team collaboration

Education

HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Provide specialist communication and dysphagia assessments and interventions, including Keyword Signing, Intensive Interaction, high-tech AAC, and Mealtime Plans.
• Develop your dysphagia expertise and monitor health outcomes.
• Collaborate with a cohesive MDT including nurses, psychologists, OTs, and physiotherapists.
• Deliver training and share your knowledge across disciplines.

Qualifications

• A qualified, HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities.
• Confidence in adapting communication for diverse needs.
• RCSLT Foundation Dysphagia Competencies (Adults) achieved.
• Skills in training delivery and collaborative working.
• IT literacy, flexibility, and motivation to provide person-centred care.

Are you ready to make a real difference? The Cornwall Adult Learning Disability Team is looking for a passionate Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly, forward-thinking, and supportive team in beautiful East Cornwall.

This is your chance to work within a dynamic, innovative multi-disciplinary team (MDT) dedicated to improving quality of life and reducing health inequalities for adults with learning disabilities. You’ll have the autonomy to manage a varied caseload of adults with complex communication and dysphagia needs, with plenty of support and opportunities for growth.

Why This Role?

• Impact lives every day: Deliver person-centred interventions that truly make a difference.
• Shape the future: Be part of service development and innovation.
• Grow your career: Access protected CPD time, mentoring, and advanced training opportunities such as the Enhanced Clinical Practitioner Apprenticeship.

Working for our organisation

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.

Just over 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.