Specialist Forensic Speech & Language Therapist

Oxford Health; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Discount

Competitive pension

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion groups

Job summary

Oxford Health is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist forensic mental health service. The post covers adults with complex needs, supporting communication and swallowing disorders across medium and low secure settings in Oxfordshire, Milton Keynes and Aylesbury.

You will work autonomously yet collaboratively, contributing to service development, supervision and CPD, with opportunities to lead on patient-centred care and improvements in communication pathways.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration is essential.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess, intervene and consult for patients with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Work across secure forensic wards in Oxford, Milton Keynes and Aylesbury.
• Collaborate with MDTs to inform care planning and risk management.

Skills

Specialist assessment and management

Dysphagia management

MDT working

IT systems use

Education

BSc/MSc Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Evidence of CPD

Job description

Oxford Health is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist forensic mental health service. The post covers adults with complex needs, supporting communication and swallowing disorders across medium and low secure settings in Oxfordshire, Milton Keynes and Aylesbury.

You will work autonomously yet collaboratively, contributing to service development, supervision and CPD, with opportunities to lead on patient-centred care and improvements in communication pathways.