Speciality Speech and Language Therapist

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to work within the Stroke Specialist MDT. The post involves specialist assessment, planning and rehabilitation for a complex stroke caseload, across hospital and patient homes, including virtual sessions where appropriate.

You will provide second opinions on dysphagia and communication disorders, supervise staff, and contribute to the development of the stroke pathway while maintaining

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent.
• HCPC registration with Health and Care Professions Council.
• Formal post-graduate dysphagia training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist assessment, planning and rehabilitation for stroke patients.
• Provide second opinions and advise on management of communication, swallowing and feeding disorders.
• Supervise practice of specialist and non-specialist support workers.
• Work autonomously within the service to diagnose, plan and implement patient-specific programmes.
• Work across diverse environments (home, hospital) and with community services.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and stroke pathway development.
• Drive service improvement and promotion of the stroke pathway.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomous practice

Clinical supervision

Flexible working

Education

Speech & Language Therapy degree

Job description

The post holder will work as part of the Stroke Specialist Multidisciplinary Team to ensure the provision of a high quality therapy service to individuals with stroke within the commissioned ESD geographical area They will deliver specialist assessment, planning and rehabilitation to a complex clinical case-load of patients who have had a stroke, supporting other clinical and non-clinical staff in the delivery of agreed plans They will maintain the multidisciplinary clinical records in line with Trust and professional standards They will be involved in multidisciplinary meetings of the whole stroke pathway They will work within the multidisciplinary team in partnership with the community care services to support the competence of all staff working with stroke survivors They will work with other colleagues, as the occasion arises, in supporting the management, development and promotion of the stroke pathway They will be expected to provide second opinions to less experienced colleagues and advice to others regarding the management and care of patients/clients with communication swallowing and feeding disorders, To work as a clinically autonomous practitioner within the service to diagnose (where appropriate), assess, plan and implement patient specific programmes of evidence based rehabilitation, disability management and care, modifying plans as a result of clinical assessment and patient involvement

• To work effectively across a variety of environments (including the patient's home and the hospital) involving changing and demanding conditions as the need arises
• To use a comprehensive range of verbal and non-verbal tools to communicate the diagnosis and treatment plan effectively with patients and their families and carers, within the relevant legal framework with patients who lack capacity
• To supervise the practice of and delegate appropriate duties to specialist and non-specialist care and rehabilitation support workers
• To work flexibly and be able to adjust to the constantly changing demands of the ser-vice
• To work a rostered shift pattern that will include regular weekend working within the stroke pathway, including duties within early supported discharge.
  The role involves assessments and treatments either in patients homes or virtually where appropriate. The successful candidate will be working in a team with other therapists and nurses including another speech and language therapist.
• You must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
• Formal post-graduate dysphagia training

Desirable criteria

• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT), You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.