Speech and Language Therapist

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS Trust in St. Austell is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join their team, offering opportunities to support children’s communication needs. This role is ideal for newly qualified professionals or those returning to practice. You will manage a diverse caseload in community settings, and the Trust provides comprehensive support through supervision and development programs. Applicants must hold relevant qualifications and current NHS staff working in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Regular clinical and managerial supervision

Support to complete RCSLT competencies

Flexible working options

Opportunities for CPD and professional development

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent qualification.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience in a range of clinical settings, particularly with children.

Responsibilities

• Hold a mixed community caseload supporting children aged 0-18 years.
• Provide assessment and intervention services in various settings.
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team.

Skills

Experience with clinical needs

Team collaboration

Enthusiasm for working with children

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Registration with HCPC

Membership of RCSLT

Job description

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 20 January 2026

This post is open to newly qualified professionals and those returning to practice, and we welcome applications from individuals at the start of their career or re‑entering the workforce. https://youtu.be/AAw8fv32fP8

The Cornwall Children's Community Speech and Language Therapy service has an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our Central locality team due to an internal promotion. This is a perfect opportunity for someone either looking to relocate to Cornwall or to start their career in a friendly and established service.

This post is suitable for a newly qualified therapist and we are happy to take applications from therapists in the final stages of finishing their degree.

What we can offer you

• Support to complete RCSLT newly qualified competencies through regular supervision and the trust preceptorship programme
• be part of an established and supportive children's service who have a strong ethos on promoting staff wellbeing
• regular clinical and managerial supervision and robust professional support offer from our clinical leads
• opportunities to deliver intervention blocks as part of our episode of care model
• Regular CPD through in house away days, team meetings and through the trust's central development fund
• flexible working options

Main duties of the job

You will hold a 0- 18 years old mixed community caseload and offer support in education settings, through home visits and clinic appointments in our central locality team. The service offers both assessment and intervention, in addition to consultation and training.

The post holder will work 3 days in the St Austell area and two days within the Newquay area.

The post holder will work with a communication caseload, however we would also consider a mixed communication and dysphagia caseload for any applicants with existing competencies or the opportunity to start Dysphagia competencies in the future.

We are looking for someone who

• has experience working with a range of clinical needs either through previous roles or on student placements
• enjoys working as part of a supportive and friendly team
• is enthusiastic about working with children

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.

Job responsibilities

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

For full information of the roles and responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Educational

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent qualification).
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Membership of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Experience

• Undergraduate paediatric clinical experience in a range of settings

Knowledge and Abilities

• To be able to deal with a range of clinical issues, have knowledge of differential diagnosis re SLT and formulate appropriate strategies for caseload management.
• Knowledge of assessment tools and appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant for use with children

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

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearPer Annum/ Pro Rata