Speech and Language Therapist - Children's Services

Job summary

This post is open to newly qualified professionals and those returning to practice, and we welcome applications from individuals at the start of their career or re-entering the workforce. https://youtu.be/AAw8fv32fP8 Please note: This opportunity is open to internal candidates as a secondment. Before applying, please ensure you have discussed the post with your current line manager and obtained their agreement to support your release for the duration of the secondment.

The Cornwall Children's Community Speech and Language Therapy service has an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our Central Cornwall Team to cover maternity leave.

The role will be two days within our Truro team, and two days in our St Austell team, who both form part of our Central Locality Team.

This post is suitable for a newly qualified therapist and we are happy to take applications from therapists in the final stages of finishing their degree.

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

• 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

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.