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Speech and Language Therapist - Children's Services

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Various sites within Cornwall, PL31 2QTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

22 October 2026

3 days left

Job description

Due to significant investment in our service, Cornwall Children's Community Speech and Language Therapy Service is delighted to offer an exciting oppo...

We are looking for someone who

  • has experience working with a range of clinical needs either through previous roles or on student placements
  • enjoys working as part of a supportive and friendly team
  • is enthusiastic about working with children

What we can offer you

  • Support to complete RCSLT newly qualified competencies through regular supervision and the trust preceptorship programme
  • be part of an established and supportive children's service who have a strong ethos on promoting staff wellbeing
  • regular clinical and managerial supervision and robust professional support offer from our clinical leads
  • opportunities to deliver intervention blocks as part of our episode of care model
  • Regular CPD through in house away days, team meetings and through the trust's central development fund
  • flexible working options

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 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.

Education

Essential: - Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent qualification); - Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable: - Membership of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Experience

Essential

  • Undergraduate paediatric clinical experience in a range of settings
  • Knowledge of assessment tools and appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant for use with children

Desirable: - Clinical experience of working with autism, other neurodevelopmental disorders, an

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

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First seen

8 October 2026

Last checked

8 October 2026

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About the employer

CPN
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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