Speech and Language Therapist - Children's Services

Cornwall Partnership; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Speech and Language Therapist - Children’s Services in Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 SLT to join a busy community service across Cornwall. You will manage a diverse caseload of children aged 0–18, delivering assessments, interventions and training in clinics, schools and home settings.

The post welcomes newly qualified therapists and offers supervision, preceptorship and a supportive NHS environment with flexible working patterns and opportunities to develop

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Membership of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Undergraduate paediatric clinical experience in a range of settings
• Knowledge of assessment tools and appropriate therapeutic interventions for children

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, intervention and training for children 0–18 across clinic, educational settings and home visits
• Manage a varied community caseload and collaborate with families and schools
• Support service development and maintain high-quality, child-centred care

Skills

Paediatric experience

Team player

Child-focused

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

RCSTL membership

Job description

Speech and Language Therapist - Children's Services

Band 5

Main area Speech and Language Therapist Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent: Part time would be considered Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week Job ref 201-26-538-B

Site Various - To be confirmed Town Various sites within Cornwall Salary £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum / Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 23:59

Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

• Care based on what matters to people.
• Care provided at home or close to home.
• Improvement through learning, research and innovation.
• Prevention and alternatives to hospital.

Great Care

• Care based on what matters to people.
• Care provided at home or close to home.
• Improvement through learning, research and innovation.
• Prevention and alternatives to hospital.

Great Organisation

• Buildings that support health and wellbeing.
• Technology enabled care.
• Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.
• Safe, efficient, effective and productive.

Great People

• A place people love to work and feel valued.
• Living our values with staff (all voices count).
• Attract, grow and develop talent.
• Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.

Great Partner

• Encourage and enable effective partnerships.
• Joined-up community services.
• Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.
• Reduce our impact on the environment.

At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Job overview

Due to significant investment in our service, Cornwall Children's Community Speech and Language Therapy Service is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our Cornwall Team's.

In this rewarding role, you will manage a varied community caseload of children and young people aged 0-18 years, supporting them and their families across a range of settings. You will provide assessment, intervention, consultation and training through clinic appointments, educational setting visits and home visits, helping children achieve their communication potential.

Our service is committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care and offers a supportive environment where therapists can develop their skills, share expertise and make a real difference within local communities.

We currently have 2 vacancies available across North & East, Central and West Cornwall. Specific localities and base locations will be discussed with successful candidates during the interview process, allowing us to consider both service needs and individual preferences where possible.

Come and be part of a passionate team dedicated to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families across Cornwall.

This post is open to newly qualified professionals and students who are due to complete their qualification during this calendar year. Successful applicants may receive a conditional offer subject to completion of training and registration.

Main duties of the job

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

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

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.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Education

• 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 of assessment tools and appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant for use with children
• Clinical experience of working with autism, other neurodevelopmental disorders, an

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:

• Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
• Protected CPD time for registered staff
• Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Coaching and mentoring opportunities
• A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
• Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
• A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:

• Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
• Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
• Free DBS checks where required
• Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.

If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.

Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Cara Skinner Job title West Team Lead Email address [e-mail] Additional information

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