Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Learning Disabilities

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

Job summary

An NHS community Trust in Cornwall seeks a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. You will improve the quality of life for adults with learning disabilities by managing a diverse caseload and delivering training in communication and dysphagia intervention. Join a supportive team committed to reducing health inequalities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Autonomous SLT practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of adults with learning disabilities.
• Deliver training programmes regarding communication needs.
• Provide dysphagia assessment and interventions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Training delivery

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Current professional registration with HCPC

Job description

Go back Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Learning Disabilities

The closing date is 09 July 2025

The Cornwall Adult Learning Disability Team is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, to join our friendly and supportive team.

The post holder will work alongside a cohesive, innovative and dynamic MDT to improve quality of life and reduce health inequalities for adults with Learning Disabilities with communication and dysphagia needs. The post holder will autonomously manage a caseload of adults with complex needs who are referred to the service, there will also be opportunities to be involved with service development.

The post holder will provide communication and dysphagia assessment and interventions using core SLT skills for individuals with a learning disability e.g., Keyword signing, Intensive Interaction, high-tech AAC and mealtime assessment. This includes monitoring health outcomes and progress through review care plans.

The post holder will need to be IT literate and have experience of adapting their communication appropriately.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities, skills for delivering training, and dysphagia competencies are preferred.

This post is based in East Cornwall.https://youtu.be/AAw8fv32fP8

Please note: If you need sponsorship, please check the requirements for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) on the gov.uk website to see if you're eligible before applying.

Main duties of the job

Successful applicants will offer a service to a caseload of adults aged 18 and over with learning disabilities, who are referred to the service.

To provide supervision within the team.

A key aspect of the role is delivering training programmes relating to communication needs and dysphagia.

Deliver training with presentation and communication skills.

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

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