Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Oxfordshire

Oxford Health NHS Trust; Bicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Oxfordshire is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the Children's Integrated Therapy team. In this full-time role, you will work with children of various ages, delivering assessment and intervention. The ideal candidate will have a diploma or degree in Speech and Language Therapy and experience in children's therapy. This position offers opportunities for career progression, flexible working, and a supportive team environment. Benefits include annual leave and NHS discount programs.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Access to tailored learning and development

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

NHS Discount across various retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience at Band 6 level or equivalent.
• UK Driving Licence and use of vehicle for travelling during working hours.
• Involvement in audit or research.

Responsibilities

• Support children on our core clinical pathways.
• Manage and prioritise your own caseload.
• Engage in service improvement projects.

Skills

Experience of working with children

Evidence-based practice knowledge

Ability to manage a caseload

Knowledge of Therapy Outcome Measures

Education

Diploma/degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration (or pending)

RCSLT registration (or pending)

Speciality specific postgraduate courses

Job description

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Oxfordshire

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 a permanent post.

Main duties of the job

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"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• 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
• 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 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 are jointly commissioned by the ICB and Oxfordshire County Council. The Service is led by Operational Managers and Professional Leads for each Therapy. Therapy teams have strong links with education colleagues, paediatricians, and AHPs across Oxford Health Trust.

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.

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma / degree in Speech and Language Therapy HCPC registration (or pending) RCSLT registration (or pending)
• Experience at Band 6 level or equivalent
• Speciality specific post graduate courses

other

• UK Driving Licence and use of vehicle for travelling during working hours

skills/experience

• 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.
• 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.

Professional Lead & Manager Children's SLT