Job summary
Due to significant investment in our service, Cornwall Children's Community Speech and Language Therapy Service is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our West Cornwall Team.

In this rewarding role, you will manage a varied community caseload of children and young people aged 0-18 years, supporting them and their families across a range of settings. You will provide assessment, intervention, consultation and training through clinic appointments, educational setting visits and home visits, helping children achieve their communication potential.

Our service is committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care and offers a supportive environment where therapists can develop their skills, share expertise and make a real difference within local communities.

We currently have four vacancies available across North & East, Central and West Cornwall. Specific localities and base locations will be discussed with successful candidates during the interview process, allowing us to consider both service needs and individual preferences where possible.

Come and be part of a passionate team dedicated to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families across Cornwall.

This post is open to newly qualified professionals and students who are due to complete their qualification during this calendar year. Successful applicants may receive a conditional offer subject to completion of training and registration.

Main duties of the job
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

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.

Details
Date posted: 10 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Per Annum / Pro Rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 201-26-538-A
Job locations: Various - To be confirmed
Various sites within Cornwall
PL31 2QT
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification
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

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: Various - To be confirmed
Various sites within Cornwall
PL31 2QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
West Team Lead
Cara Skinner
cara.skinner2@nhs.net

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