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Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT) to be part of an exciting Quality Improvement project looking to improve outcomes of children with speech, language and communication needs open to Acute CAMHS and Youth Justice Specialist Nursing (YJSN).
You will work as part of the Youth Justice Specialist Nursing (YJSN) and acute CAMHS services of Sowenna and the Multi-Agency Rapid Response Service (MARRS) to support children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) through specialist assessments, intervention and advice , as well as provide consultation, advice and training for health teams and the wider related workforce.
You will work alongside the community speech and language therapy service and other SaLTs in specialist roles, such as therapists working in the Kernow and Isles of Scilly Keyworking Service (KIOSK) and CAMHS Learning Disability Team, to ensure SLCN pathways interlink and the right team is providing the right support at the right time. You will have access to clinical supervision from an experienced speech and language therapist.
This is a countywide role and will involve travel across the Cornwall.
Main duties of the job
- Attending and participating in team meetings
- Attending MDT meetings
- Supporting screening for SLCN
- Providing specialist assessment, intervention and advice for children known to acute CAMHS and YJSN
- Providing consultation to professionals
- Providing training to professionals
- Collaborative working with the community SaLT service and the wider SaLT network
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 increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
201-26-826
Job locations
Sowenna
Bodmin Community Hospital
Bodmin
PL31 2QT
United Kingdom
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