Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Learning Disabilities

NHS; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health provider in Cornwall seeks a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist focused on adults with learning disabilities. The role offers the chance to work in a supportive team, provide critical assessments, and deliver person-centered care. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and HCPC registration, alongside strong communication skills and experience in training. Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth are offered in beautiful East Cornwall.

Benefits

Relocation package

Access to CPD time and mentoring

Advanced training opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified, HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience with adults with learning disabilities.
• Confidence in adapting communication for diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and interventions for communication and dysphagia.
• Collaborate with MDT including nurses and psychologists.
• Deliver training across disciplines.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Training delivery

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Current professional registration with HCPC

Job description

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Learning Disabilities

The closing date is 15 December 2025

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.

Enjoy the lifestyle: Work in stunning East Cornwall with a relocation package available.

If you're an SLT looking for supportive colleagues, exciting challenges, and the chance to transform lives, this is the role for you. Apply now and take the next step in your career!

Main duties of the job

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.

What We're Looking For

• 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.

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.

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.

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 / Qualifications

• Current professional registration with HCPC
• Evidence of being an autonomous SLT practitioner
• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Skills and Aptitude

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of training or teaching other staff in an MDT or multi agency setting

Knowledge and Abilities

• Understanding the health needs of people with a learning disability
• Clinical experience in a range of core areas including dysphagia and AAC

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.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust