Highly Specialist Neurodevelopmental Speech & Language therapist

Phoenix MCT; London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health provider is seeking a Highly Specialist Neurodevelopmental Speech & Language Therapist to improve the lives of young people with autism and neurodevelopmental needs. The role involves delivering specialized assessments and interventions, with opportunities for professional development and collaboration with various healthcare services.

Benefits

Relocation package offered

Opportunities for professional development

Excellent supervision and networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with Autism and neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Evidence of completion of specialist courses relevant to children.
• Specialist knowledge relevant to Autism and learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist Speech & Language therapy assessments and interventions.
• Support children at risk of hospital admission or placement breakdown.
• Collaborate with CAMHS and other services for comprehensive care.

Skills

Assessment skills

Holistic intervention planning

Communication skills

Education

A Degree or Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy

Health Professions Council registered

Job description

Highly Specialist Neurodevelopmental Speech & Language therapist

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• Relocation package is offered for this post*
  
  

Job Summary

• Relocation package is offered for this post*
  
  

Are you passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable young people with autism and neurodiversity across Cornwall.

We're looking for a talented Speech and Language Therapist who is dynamic and innovative and would like to develop skills working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental needs including Autism and Learning Disability.

The role will be diverse, supporting those at risk of hospital admission, placement breakdown or in crisis with opportunity for the post holder to work across a range off different services to ensure the best outcomes for families in Cornwall. The service prides itself on being responsive, creative and compassionate, putting the voice of the child at the heart of everything we do. You'll be part of a developing service, driven by passion.

Please contact the team for additional information!

Main duties of the job

To work as a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with Children and Young People (CYP) who have a learning disability and/or are autistic and at risk of hospital admission, in crisis, or at risk of placement breakdown. The post holder will also have opportunity to work with a range of other neurodiverse presentations, delivering highly advanced skills and knowledge to provide specialist Speech & Language therapy assessment and interventions. This role will interface with a range of other services, primarily CAMHS, Children's Eating Disorder Services including ARFID, MARRS (Multi Agency Rapid Response Service), Sowenna (MH inpatient Unit), the Community based ADHD clinic, and the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team. There is opportunity to become involved in the Cornwall Neurodevelopmental Strategy, including the Neurodevelopmental Profiling Tool, with an array of opportunities for learning and teaching. The AHP network in Cornwall in Children's Services is growing, you will be provided with excellent supervision, have opportunity to attend Local and National Events. CPD will be provided with links to other SaLT's across Cornwall. You'll work directly with young people, meeting them where they feel most comfortable, and bring expertise to their networks.

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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Details

Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum/Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

201-25-077-D

Job locations

To be discussed and negotiated at Interview

TBC

TBC

PL31 2QN

Job Description

Job responsibilities

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

Job Description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Essential

Education & Qualifications

• A Degree or Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy
• Health Professions Council registered
• Experience of working with people with Autism/ADHD/neurodevelopmental conditions and Mental Health conditions
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses relevant to children and young people with Autism up to masters degree level, or equivalent
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working with children and young people who are in crisis.
  
  

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

• Highly skilled in use of standardised assessments and professionally recognised non-standardised assessment tools relevant to this client group
• Advanced skills in planning and implementing holistic intervention that is CYP centred and recognises the needs of carers and families.
  
  

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of selection and AAC systems and application of SLT assessments and interventions relevant to children and young people with Autism and learning disability, dyspraxia, developmental language disorder.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of the impact of autism/learning disability on language and communication.
  
  

Desirable

• Knowledge of Autism / Learning Disability and Mental Health legislation and current NICE guidance relevant to this client group
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of selection and AAC systems and application of SLT assessments and interventions relevant to children and young people with Autism and learning disability, dyspraxia, developmental language disorder.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of the impact of autism/learning disability on language and communication.
  
  

Desirable

• Knowledge of Autism / Learning Disability and Mental Health legislation and current NICE guidance relevant to this client group
  
  

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

To be discussed and negotiated at Interview

TBC

TBC

PL31 2QN

Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

To be discussed and negotiated at Interview

TBC

TBC

PL31 2QN

Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists

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