Specialist Acute SLT - General Medicine (Band 6)

OUH; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is offering a full-time, fixed-term 12-month Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist role based at John Radcliffe and Churchill Hospitals in Oxford. The post involves 37.5 hours per week with a salary range of £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata where applicable.

The role focuses on acute general medicine with opportunities to contribute to FEES, VFSS and multidisciplinary education within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent.
• HCPC registration.
• Registered member of RCSLT.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop and manage a specialist adult swallowing and communication caseload across acute general medicine.
• Choose appropriate evidence-based interventions and monitor outcomes.
• Contribute to audits and service development projects in the department.
• Independently supervise students on placement.
• Provide cover for caseloads during staff leave.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation & problem solving

Reflective practice & analysis

Caseload prioritisation

Team leadership

Clinical audit / research experience

Education

Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent

HCPC registration

RCSLT membership

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is offering a full-time, fixed-term 12-month Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist role based at John Radcliffe and Churchill Hospitals in Oxford. The post involves 37.5 hours per week with a salary range of £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata where applicable.

The role focuses on acute general medicine with opportunities to contribute to FEES, VFSS and multidisciplinary education within a supportive team.