Specialist Forensic Speech & Language Therapist

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27 days

NHS Discount

Pension scheme

Lease car

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff networking

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team within a forensic mental health setting. The role focuses on adults with complex communication and dysphagia needs across secure inpatient services, with opportunities to influence care planning and risk management.

You will work across medium and low secure wards in Oxford, Milton Keynes and Aylesbury, providing specialist assessment, intervention and consultation, while

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, intervention and consultation for patients with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Work across forensic mental health wards in Oxford, Milton Keynes and Aylesbury.
• Support patients to engage in their care, maximise independence and recovery goals.
• Collaborate with carers and colleagues across disciplines to inform care planning and risk management.
• Contribute to service development, staff training and quality improvement initiatives.
• Opportunities for leadership and continued professional development.

Job description

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team within a forensic mental health setting. The role focuses on adults with complex communication and dysphagia needs across secure inpatient services, with opportunities to influence care planning and risk management.

You will work across medium and low secure wards in Oxford, Milton Keynes and Aylesbury, providing specialist assessment, intervention and consultation, while