Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

NHS Jobs; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to work within a forensic mental health setting. You will develop advanced clinical expertise in neurodevelopmental disorders, complex communication needs and dysphagia, while shaping and influencing the future of Speech and Language Therapy in secure services.

You will lead and contribute to service development, quality improvement projects and staff training, supported by regular

Job description

Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Why Join Us?Forensic mental health care offers a unique and intellectually stimulating clinical environment where communication is often central to successful treatment and recovery. This role provides the opportunity to: Develop advanced clinical expertise in forensic mental health, neurodevelopmental disorders, complex communication needs and dysphagia. Work with a diverse patient group whose needs will challenge and expand your clinical skills. Shape and influence the future of Speech and Language Therapy within secure services. Lead and contribute to service development, quality improvement projects and staff training initiatives. Be part of an innovative, forward-thinking multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in patient care. About YouYou will be a confident, compassionate and autonomous practitioner with excellent clinical reasoning, communication and interpersonal skills. You will be motivated by the opportunity to make a tangible difference to patients' lives and excited by the challenge of working within a specialist forensic setting. What We OfferWe are committed to helping our staff thrive. In return, we offer: A supportive and experienced Speech and Language Therapy network. Regular professional and clinical supervision. Opportunities for leadership, innovation and service development. Access to ongoing professional development and specialist training. The chance to develop a highly sought-after specialist skill set within forensic mental health services. If you are passionate about breaking down communication barriers, championing patient voice and delivering outstanding personcentred care, this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact while advancing your career in a truly specialist field. Join us and help people be heard, understood and empowered to recover.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust