Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist

NHS; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité excitante est offerte pour un thérapeute en orthophonie au sein de l'équipe de réhabilitation spécialisée des AVC à Abingdon. Ce rôle clé exige une formation reconnue en orthophonie, une expérience postuniversitaire en dysphagie, et une passion pour le soutien des patients. En intégrant un environnement collaboratif, vous contribuerez à des projets cliniques et garantir l'évacuation sécurisée vers la communauté.

Benefits

Accès à des opportunités de développement

Équilibre travail-vie personnel avec horaires flexibles

Ressources de bien-être et congés payés

Partenariats avec plus de 50 NHS Trusts

Qualifications

• Diplôme reconnu en orthophonie ou équivalent.
• Inscrit auprès de l'HCPC.
• Formation postuniversitaire en dysphagie et expérience pertinente.

Responsibilities

• Travailler au sein de l'équipe de réhabilitation post-AVC.
• Fournir des services d'orthophonie pour faciliter le retour à la maison des patients.
• Collaborer avec une équipe pluridisciplinaire pour gérer les conditions de communication.

Skills

Therapeutic Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Speech and Language Therapy Degree

Job description

Job Title: Band 6/7 Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Abingdon Community Hospital, Marcham Road, Abingdon, OX14 1AG

Ward: Therapy Team

Pay Rates: from £22.99 per hour

Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours, Mon - Fri, 8:30 - 16:30

Main duties of the job

• Work as part of the speech and language therapy team within the post-acute specialist stroke rehabilitation unit, providing high-quality rehabilitation services to patients on the Oxfordshire stroke pathway.
• Support patients and their families, as part of a multidisciplinary team, to understand and manage their communication and/or swallowing conditions.
• Take responsibility for providing speech and language therapy services and enable safe and supported discharge into the community.
• Contribute to clinical projects and developments in stroke rehabilitation.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Trust provides physical, mental health, and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and Northeast Somerset. Services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, and in people's homes. They focus on delivering care as close to home as possible, striving to be caring, safe, and excellent in all they do.

Career Progression

Access to learning and development opportunities to take on new roles and challenges.

Work-life Balance

Flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources, and paid annual leave.

Opportunity & Access

Over 50 partner NHS Trusts offering flexibility in how and where you work.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for detailed duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent.
• Registered with HCPC.

Experience

• Postgraduate training in dysphagia and at least 2 years of postgraduate experience working with dysphagia.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.