Speech and Language Therapist

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in England is seeking an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join their team at the Oxfordshire Stroke Rehabilitation Unit. The role requires managing caseloads, delivering high-quality patient care, and supporting staff recruitment. Ideal candidates must be HCPC-registered with relevant experience, ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include career progression, extensive annual leave, and NHS discounts.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified and HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist.
• Current knowledge of assessment and treatment procedures.
• Ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage referrals and monitor clinical caseloads efficiently.
• Deliver a high-quality, patient-focused service.
• Manage the clinical team effectively.
• Support staff recruitment efforts.

Skills

HCPC registration

Team collaboration

Patient care

Clinical caseload management

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

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, dietetics, psychology, social work, medical, and nursing staff, offering assessment and therapy to adults with communication, voice, and swallowing impairments related to stroke. You will lead the speech and language therapy team on OSRU, working collaboratively with speech and language therapists, assistants, and supporting the apprenticeship scheme.

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

If committed to high-quality patient care and able to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment, please contact us to discuss this opportunity. Applicants must hold a valid UK driving license and have access to a vehicle.

• Manage referrals and monitor clinical caseloads efficiently, in line with service objectives and targets, collaborating with the clinical lead, AHP lead, and operational manager.
• Deliver a responsive, high-quality, patient-focused service, initiating improvements and collaborating to ensure efficient team operations and task delegation.
• Manage the clinical team effectively, taking appropriate actions to meet Key Performance Indicators.
• Support staff recruitment efforts.

Oxford Health is a great place to work. To showcase your best self, please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and tailor your supporting statement to the role, addressing all essential criteria.

We provide physical, mental health, and social care across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and Northeast Somerset, delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, and homes, aiming to bring care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that everyone receives:

“Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are:

“Caring, safe, and excellent”

We offer numerous benefits to support your career and wellbeing, including:

• Opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored learning and development
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 with continuous service
• NHS discounts
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups via our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Rebecca Holder

Job Title: AHP Lead Community Hospitals

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]