Specialist Speech & Language Therapist- CAMHS-LD
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Redruth, TR15 3QE
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
If you are passionate about working with children and young people with a Learning Disability who are experiencing poor mental health or emotional dys...
As speech and language therapist you will be responsible for completing holistic assessments, contributing to multi-disciplinary formulation and evidence based interventions for children with moderate to severe learning disability.
You will be required to work autonomously and respond to the needs of an individual caseload; from initial assessment to discharge.
You are expected to be flexible and responsive to the needs of the service; providing specialist skills and knowledge within the four quadrants of the IThrive model.
You will be liaising and providing advice, information and consultation to colleagues and other agencies as well as undertaking service governance activity, including research and audit as appropriate.
The role will include actively participating in role modelling interventions and implementing Positive Behaviour Support planning approaches.
You will be expected to participate in clinical governance and service development within the CAMHS/LD Team, in partnership with professional specialists and other clinical teams.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
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.
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
- Have evidence of attending and using specialist knowledge gained from post-graduate study and attending courses.
Desirable
- Membership of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Fieldwork educator / Clinical placement supervisor /Experience as a clinical educator of SLT students
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of working with learning disabilities, 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
Knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Have knowledge of differential diagnosis and comorbidities associated with Speech, Language, and communication.
- To understand the use of visual support strategies, and symbol systems
- Knowledge of national agendas influencing clinical practice e.g. NICE
- Have knowledge of the Diagnostic Criteria for learning disability
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
18 August 2026
Last checked
20 August 2026
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