This fixed term split post provides specialist Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) across both the Woodfield Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (SRU) and the Integrated Community Stroke Service (ICSS). The post holder will work part time within the 14-bedded Woodfield SRU, delivering inpatient rehabilitation, and part time within ICSS, ensuring stroke patients across the community have access to timely specialist assessment, intervention, and ongoing care.
The role supports the delivery of a high-quality, patient-centred stroke pathway, facilitating safe discharge from hospital and promoting recovery and independence post stroke. As part of ICSS, the post holder will provide specialist assessment and intervention within patients’ homes or places of residence across a defined geographical area. There may be a requirement to provide countywide cover where needed.
Working as an autonomous practitioner, the post holder will manage a complex caseload of adult patients, including those with chronic presentations, using evidence-based practice to assess and treat communication and/or swallowing difficulties. The role includes early identification and management of stroke-related complications, supporting reduction in hospital readmissions and improving long-term outcomes.
This role involves frequent travel across the county, including to areas not easily accessible by public transport.
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Key responsibilities include:
Providing specialist assessment, treatment, and personalised goal setting in both inpatient and community settings
Supporting safe and timely discharge from hospital and continuity of care in the community
Early identification and management of stroke-related complications to reduce readmissions
Promoting rehabilitation, recovery, and development of self-management skills
Delivering education, advice, and support to patients, families, carers, and the wider MDT
Liaising closely with multidisciplinary teams, external agencies, and community services
Providing signposting to appropriate services and support networks
Supporting delivery of training and ongoing development for MDT colleagues and partner organisations
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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.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
