Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Join to apply for the Specialist Speech and Language Therapist role at Phoenix MCT Band 7 • Main area Specialist Speech and Language Therapist • Grade Band 7 • Contract Permanent • Hours Part time – 15 hours per week (Monday to Friday, usual team work pattern 9am‑5pm) • Job ref 201-25-701-B • Site Chy Govenek • Town Truro • Salary £47,810 – £54,710 Pro Rata • Salary period Yearly • Closing 09/12/2025 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. 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, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement – whether that is job share, part time or another flexible pattern. We remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. Job Overview We are very pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Autism Intensive Support Team in Cornwall as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. The successful applicant will work as part of a dynamic and enthusiastic Multi‑Disciplinary Team, providing a service to a complex caseload of adults aged 18 and over with Autistic Spectrum Condition who are referred to the service. The ideal candidate will have experience working with adults with autism, assessing and managing complex communication needs and complex dysphagia management experience. Candidates should have a good understanding of current legislation and practices relating to autism and evidence of this in their day‑to‑day work. A key aspect of the role is delivering training programmes relating to communication needs, so the candidate must have experience in delivering training with excellent presentation and communication skills. They should also be IT literate, experienced with digital clinical records and comfortable using technology to engage stakeholders. Collaboration with multiple agencies and service providers across Cornwall will also be required, demanding excellent communication skills. Main duties of the job Provide highly specialist speech and language therapy to adults with autistic spectrum conditions, facilitating discharge from inpatient mental health settings or providing crisis support in the community to prevent admission. Undertake comprehensive assessment of referred clients using investigative and analytical skills, formulating individualized interventions based on advanced clinical reasoning and partnership working. Encourage and enable service users and carers involvement and choice in all intervention options and decisions regarding their care plans/goals wherever possible. Communicate the outcome of communication assessment to relevant others to ensure individuals receive appropriate support. Lead on the planning and delivery of education to other health and social care workers on the topics of communication and/or dysphagia in adults with autism. Apply specialist knowledge to participate in the planning, development and evaluation of high quality speech and language therapy services for adults with autism. Working for our organisation We are 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, and provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. Working as part of our team, you will help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Our trust comprises over 4,000 staff, including doctors, nurses, therapists, administrative and support staff. We work in people’s homes, community clinics and bases, and some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to be a great place to work, provide great care and be a great partner. Person specification Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience Health Professions Council registered Considerable experience of working with people with autism Skills and Aptitude Highly skilled in use of standardised assessments and professionally recognised non‑standardised assessment tools relevant to this client group Knowledge and Abilities Specialist knowledge and application of SLT assessments and interventions relevant to people with autism Advanced knowledge and understanding of the impact of autism on language and communication Development and Benefits At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. 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 Individual professional development programmes Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff, including: 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 NHS Pension Scheme 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, so please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses. For general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644. #J-18808-Ljbffr