About this role
Job summary
This fixed term split post provides specialist Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) across both the Woodfield Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (SRU) and the Integrated Community Stroke Service (ICSS). The post holder will work part time within the 14-bedded Woodfield SRU, delivering inpatient rehabilitation, and part time within ICSS, ensuring stroke patients across the community have access to timely specialist assessment, intervention, and ongoing care.
The role supports the delivery of a high-quality, patient-centred stroke pathway, facilitating safe discharge from hospital and promoting recovery and independence post stroke. As part of ICSS, the post holder will provide specialist assessment and intervention within patients' homes or places of residence across a defined geographical area. There may be a requirement to provide countywide cover where needed.
Working as an autonomous practitioner, the post holder will manage a complex caseload of adult patients, including those with chronic presentations, using evidence-based practice to assess and treat communication and/or swallowing difficulties. The role includes early identification and management of stroke-related complications, supporting reduction in hospital readmissions and improving long-term outcomes.
This role involves frequent travel across the county, including to areas not easily accessible by public transport.
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Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include:
Providing specialist assessment, treatment, and personalised goal setting in both inpatient and community settings Supporting safe and timely discharge from hospital and continuity of care in the community Early identification and management of stroke-related complications to reduce readmissions Promoting rehabilitation, recovery, and development of self-management skills Delivering education, advice, and support to patients, families, carers, and the wider MDT Liaising closely with multidisciplinary teams, external agencies, and community services Providing signposting to appropriate services and support networks Supporting delivery of training and ongoing development for MDT colleagues and partner organisations https://youtu.be/AAw8fv32fP8
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 description 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.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Knowledge and abilities Essential
Evidence of clinical audit/research activity Knowledge of national agendas influencing clinical practice eg NICE Well-developed communication skills - empathy, negotiation, and motivation, presenting of complex facts in an understandable way, re-assurance, and support particularly to anxious people Evidence of clinical audit/research activity
Education and registration Essential
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent qualification). Registration with Health Professions Council Dysphagia qualification or equivalent certified practice Evidence of professional development, specialist training and advanced professional qualifications in neurodevelopmental conditions. Evidence of completed Newly Qualified Practitioner Competency Framework
Desirable
Membership of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Membership of appropriate clinical interest groups
Experience Essential
Experience of working with Augmentative and Alternative Communication Comprehensive experience of working with adult patients in a variety of settings Experience working in an NHS setting in the following clinical areas; Stroke, Eldercare, Neurology Substantial post qualification experience including management of stroke and independent dysphagia management
Desirable
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
Skills and Aptitude Essential
As an autonomous practitioner to be able to deal with complex clinical issues Specialist level assessment skills Excellent written, verbal, computer and interpersonal communication skills Dexterity, coordination, and keyboard skills
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 Bodmin Health Centre/ Woodfield (Bodmin Hospital)
Bodmin
PL31 2QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)