Speech & Language Therapist - Learning Disabilities

Integrated Care System; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health provider in Cornwall is looking for a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join their Learning Disabilities Service. The role involves assessing needs, delivering training programs, and working within a dedicated Multi-Disciplinary Team. Candidates must have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Evidence of being an autonomous SLT practitioner.
• Must be IT literate and have experience using digital clinical records.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training programs relating to communication needs and dysphagia.
• Offer services to adults aged 18 and over with learning disabilities.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience in training or teaching

Understanding health needs of learning disabilities

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Current professional registration with HCPC

Job description

Go back Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Speech & Language Therapist - Learning Disabilities

The closing date is 06 August 2025

This post offers an exciting opportunity to join our Learning Disabilities Service in Cornwall as a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist. The successful applicant will be working in the Cornwall Adult Learning Disabilities Team, based in the East Team and will offer a service to the East of Cornwall Learning Disability community as part of a dynamic and enthusiastic Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Ideal candidates will have experience working with Adults with a Learning Disability, supported to become confident and competent in assessing and managing complex communication needs, as well as complex dysphagia management experience. Candidates will need to have good understanding of current legislation and practices relating to Learning Disabilities and evidence of this in their day to day working. A key aspect of the role is delivering training programmes relating to communication needs and dysphagia so the candidates must have experience or willing to develop skills in delivering training. Candidates will need to be IT literate and have experience using digital clinical records, as well as the desire to explore new ways of engaging with stakeholders using technology.Applications can be accepted from candidates who have recently graduated and are awaiting HCPC registration in 2025.

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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.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

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