Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Oxfordshire

NHS; Bicester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bicester is seeking a full-time Speech and Language Therapist to join their Children's Integrated Therapy team. The role involves managing a caseload of children, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, and engaging in service development projects. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have experience with children’s communication needs. This permanent position offers flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

NHS discounts across shops and restaurants

Competitive pension scheme

Access to learning and development programs

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• HCPC registration (or pending) and RCSLT registration required.
• Must have a UK Driving Licence for travel during working hours.
• Experience with specific assessment tools for children.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload and deliver timely assessments.
• Engage in clinical meetings and support children on clinical pathways.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals in a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Experience with children and young people

Knowledge of evidence-based practice

Use of Therapy Outcome Measures

Caseload management

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Job Summary

Are you looking to develop your career as a children's Speech and Language Therapist in a varied role with opportunities to grow your clinical interests by working across a diverse caseload?

Are you looking to work as part of a supportive team, committed to delivering high-quality person-centred care, in a flexible working environment?

You will be joining the Children's Integrated Therapy (CIT) team at an exciting juncture as we implement a new service structure and therapy model. Our vacancy is in the North East of the county (Bicester and Kidlington) and North (Banbury). We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and highly motivated therapist to join our team.

The role is advertised as a varied full-time position however we welcome applications for varying hours (do give us a call to talk about the post or flexible working options). There are sessions available working with primary and secondary aged children in both mainstream and special schools as well as a resource base for children with autism (we would be happy to talk to you about areas of interest and specialism). Please be advised this is a permanent post.

Main Duties

Working alongside experienced colleagues you would support band 5 and band 4 colleagues. You would support children on our core clinical pathways (Speech Sound Disorders, Language Difficulties, Social Communication) with the opportunity to do some work with our fluency specialist on the Stammering pathway.

The SLT team is made up of Band 5 and 6 Therapists, Technical Assistants, Apprentices, and both Specialist Team Leads and Specialist Clinical Leads (Band 7). We provide Speech and Language Therapy for children and young people aged 0 - 19 years across Oxfordshire in a range of settings. The Service delivery model is based on six Clinical Pathways and underpinned by the current evidence base. There will be opportunities for you to get involved in service improvement projects.

You will have opportunities to work alongside other members of the CIT team – Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and CIT Assistant Practitioners – as well as collaborating with the wider MDT in Education, Health and Social Services. We also have close links with SLTs at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, where specialist services such as the Regional Cleft Palate and Cochlear Implant service are based.

You will have your own caseload to manage and prioritise, delivering timely assessment and intervention packages, contributing to the SEND process, engaging in clinical meetings and delivering training to staff and parents.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team".

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent".

Benefits

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

Job Details

Details Date posted: 11 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 267-CH7658432

Job locations: Bicester Innovation centre, Commerce House, Telford Road, Bicester, OX26 4LD

Responsibilities

Oxfordshire Children’s Integrated Therapy Service is made up of Children’s Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, profession specific Therapy Instructors, Integrated Therapy Assistant Practitioners and an Administrative Team. We offer a comprehensive induction programme, ongoing supervision (both group and individual) and appraisal with development reviews from experienced specialist staff, regular in‑house training as well as opportunities for involvement in Service Development.

The successful candidate will be expected to actively engage in the Trust’s supervision and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme.

Qualifications

Essential
• Diploma / degree in Speech and Language Therapy HCPC registration (or pending) RCSLT registration (or pending)
• UK Driving Licence and use of vehicle for travelling during working hours
• Experience of working with children and young people with speech and language / communication needs
• Up to date with evidence-based practice, national guidelines and new research
• Experience of Therapy Outcome Measures, TOMS and specific assessment tools for children.
• Experience of managing and prioritising a caseload.

Desirable
• Experience at Band 6 level or equivalent
• Formal post graduate training in dysphagia
• Speciality specific post graduate courses
• Involvement in audit or research
• Experience in line management of staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Bicester Innovation centre, Commerce House, Telford Road, Bicester, OX26 4LD