About this role
Job summary
The Cornwall Children's Community Speech and Language Therapy service has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our Central Cornwall Team. This is a perfect opportunity for someone either looking to relocate or step into a specialist role.
You will hold a 0- 18 years old mixed community caseload and offer support to children and their families through clinic appointments, setting visits and home visits in the Central Cornwall area. The service offers both assessment and intervention, in addition to consultation and training.
You will also be the Local Area Co-Ordinator for the Central Team South sub team. This involves supporting the Central Team lead with therapist allocations, answering routine enquiries and organisation of the clinical spaces. The Central Team South currently covers the area of Truro and likely the Falmouth area in the future as the service aligns with the NHS 10 year plan and local Integrated Neighbourhood Team
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who
has experience working with a range of clinical needs and knowledge of the education system enjoys working on service development projects with their peers has some experience mentoring or supervising either student SaLTs or support workers
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 5,000 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 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Just over 532,000 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 description Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualification/Education Essential
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent qualification). Fully signed-off the Newly Qualified Practitioner Competencies as set out by the Royal College of Speech Language Therapists. Registration with Health Professions Council
Desirable
Membership of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Experience Essential
Clinical experience of working with autism, other neurodevelopmental disorders, and with children and young people with complex conditions and needs Highly developed skills of clinical assessment, evaluation and intervention for children and young people with speech, language and communication difficulties. Experience of working with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams, with an understanding of team roles and professional roles
Desirable
Some experience of leadership -coordinating a team/project and supporting them/it clinically and professionally. Experience of evaluating service delivery and monitoring effectiveness and outcomes of intervention, and of undertaking clinical audit Experience of participation in audit and research projects
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address To be discussed at interview. Example options: Truro Health Park, Falmouth Health Office
To be confirmed
PL31 2QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)