Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Oxford is looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join their expanding team. This permanent, full-time role involves delivering assessment and intervention packages for children and working with a multidisciplinary team across various settings. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications in Speech and Language Therapy, strong clinical skills, and experience with children aged 0-19. The role offers excellent opportunities for career progression and a competitive benefits package including NHS discounts and a pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

NHS discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff accommodation

Qualifications

• Full, valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Strong clinical and communication skills.
• Experience working with children and young people aged 0-19.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Band 4 and Band 5 team members while managing your own caseload.
• Deliver assessment and intervention packages for children.
• Collaborate with fluency specialist on the Stammering pathway.

Skills

Strong clinical and communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Experience with children and young people

Education

Relevant registration in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Why join us?

• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team committed to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care.
• Enjoy a flexible working environment that values work‑life balance.
• Access opportunities to grow and specialise in areas that interest you, including internal and external training courses.

About role

We are expanding our Speech and Language therapy team following new investment to reduce waiting times. Three new Band 6 posts and three new Band 4 posts are available for enthusiastic, therapists to join us. Work across Oxfordshire (including Abingdon, Witney, Henley, Bicester, Oxford, Banbury) in nurseries, primary and secondary schools, resource bases and other settings. This is a permanent, full‑time position, though part‑time or flexible hours may be discussed.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Band 4 and Band 5 team members while managing your own caseload.
• Deliver assessment and intervention packages for children within the core clinical pathways: Speech Sound Disorders, Language Difficulties, and Social Communication.
• Collaborate with our fluency specialist on the Stammering pathway.
• Contribute to service improvement projects and the SEND process.
• Engage in clinical meetings, conference calls and deliver training to staff and parents.
• Work closely with the Children’s Integrated Therapy team (physiotherapists, occupational therapists, assistant practitioners) and the wider multidisciplinary team in education, health and social care.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Full, valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Relevant registration or equivalent qualifications in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Experience working with children and young people aged 0‑19 in a variety of settings.
• Strong clinical and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to the Trust’s supervision, CPD programme and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for career progression.
• Access to tailored individual and Trust‑wide learning and development.
• 27 days annual leave (increasing to 33 days with continuous service) plus bank holidays.
• NHS discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Lease car scheme, cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply).
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team.

Application Information

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