Job overview

Are you passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable young people with autism and neurodiversity across Cornwall.

We’re looking for a talented Speech and Language Therapist who is dynamic and innovative and would like to develop skills working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental needs including Autism and Learning Disability.

 The role will be diverse, supporting those at risk of hospital admission, placement breakdown or in crisis with opportunity for the post holder to work across a range off different services to ensure the best outcomes for families in Cornwall. The service prides itself on being responsive, creative and compassionate, putting the voice of the child at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be part of a developing service, driven by passion.

Please contact the team for additional information!

*Relocation package is offered for this post*

Main duties of the job

To work as a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with Children and Young People (CYP) who have a learning disability and/or are autistic and at risk of hospital admission, in crisis, or at risk of placement breakdown. The post holder will also have opportunity to work with a range of other neurodiverse presentations, delivering highly advanced skills and knowledge to provide specialist Speech & Language therapy assessment and interventions. This role will interface with a range of other services, primarily CAMHS, Children’s Eating Disorder Services including ARFID, MARRS (Multi Agency Rapid Response Service), Sowenna (MH inpatient Unit),  the Community based ADHD clinic, and the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team. There is opportunity to become involved in the Cornwall Neurodevelopmental Strategy, including the Neurodevelopmental Profiling Tool, with an array of opportunities for learning and teaching. The AHP network in Cornwall in Children’s Services is growing, you will be provided with excellent supervision, have opportunity to attend Local and National Events. CPD will be provided with links to other SaLT’s across Cornwall. You’ll work directly with young people, meeting them where they feel most comfortable, and bring expertise to their networks.

Working for our organisation

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.