Speech and Language Therapist

inploi; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Oxfordshire is seeking an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join their team at the Oxfordshire Stroke Rehabilitation Unit. The role involves leading the therapy team, providing assessment and therapy to adults recovering from strokes, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Applicants should have a recognized qualification and HCPC registration. Benefits include excellent career progression opportunities, generous leave, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount across shops and retailers

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation with waiting lists

Support groups from Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Qualifications

• Qualified and HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist.
• Current knowledge of assessment and treatment procedures.
• Well established knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the speech and language therapy team.
• Ensure high quality patient-focused service.
• Manage clinical caseloads and referrals effectively.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of therapeutic interventions

Knowledge of assessment tools

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent

Post graduate dysphagia training

Job description

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly team at the Oxfordshire Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (OSRU). You will be working as part of a dedicated clinical team comprising speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, dietetic, psychology, social work, medical and nursing staff, offering assessment and therapy to adults with acquired communication, voice and swallowing impairments related to stroke. You will be leading the speech and language therapy team on OSRU, working collaboratively with speech and language therapists, speech and language therapy assistants and supporting with the speech and language therapy apprenticeship scheme.

You will be a qualified and HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist with current knowledge of assessment and treatment procedures relevant to the client group.

If you are committed to providing high quality patient care and enjoy working in a busy, fast paced environment, please contact us to talk about this fantastic opportunity. Applicants must hold a valid UK driving license and have access to a car or other suitable vehicle.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the efficient management of referrals and monitoring of clinical caseloads in accordance with service objectives and targets and in conjunction with the clinical lead, AHP lead and operational manager.
• To ensure a responsive, high quality patient focused service is delivered initiating developments which demonstrate continuous improvement.
  Collaboration with clinical lead and operational manager to ensure efficient running of team and delegation of tasks to the appropriate person.
• To ensure the efficient and effective clinical management of the team, taking appropriate action to ensure the achievement of Key Performance Indicators.
• To support the recruitment of staff.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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”

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
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We have a strong emphasis on team working and continuing professional development and we will welcome your involvement in projects, audit, staff training and contributions to service development including ongoing use of telehealth. You will be well supported and encouraged to fulfil your potential through regular supervision, attendance at relevant training courses and ongoing review of self-led yearly objectives. You will have opportunity to network with speech and language therapists across the whole stroke pathway of care in Oxfordshire.

You will have regular access to:

Clinical supervision
Line management
Clinical excellence groups
Departmental meetings
Peer support
Specialist clinics such as video-fluoroscopy and voice clinics.

Person specification Knowledge Essential criteria

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• Post graduate dysphagia training (internal or external)

Qualifications Essential criteria

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• Post graduate dysphagia training (internal or external)

Experience Essential criteria

• Well established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Well established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to client group
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in community or primary care

Documents to Download

Job Description (PDF, 120.7KB)

Person Specification (PDF, 264.6KB)

Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)

Recruiter Contact Details

Name: Rebecca Holder

Title: AHP Lead Community Hospitals

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]