Speech and Language Therapist (FTC)

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS discount

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff development & training

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join the Intensive Support Team in Oxford. You will work with children and adults with learning disabilities and complex behavioural needs, using SLT with PBS and ABA approaches to inform support plans.

You will manage your own diary within core hours and contribute to multi-professional planning. The role involves community visits, assessments, data analysis, and intervention work, with a focus on person-centred

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work.
• Experience with learning disabilities and complex behavioural needs is desirable.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-professional team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of clients (children and adults) in a collaborative way.
• Plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based interventions.
• Provide advice, training and education to other professionals and students.

Skills

SLT expertise

Data analysis

Problem solving

Driving licence

Education

SLT degree

Tools

Positive Behaviour Support

Applied Behaviour Analysis

Job description

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist with a passion for problem-solving, data analysis, and making a real difference?

Join our Intensive Support Team in Oxford, where you'll support children and adults with learning disabilities and complex behavioural needs across Oxfordshire. Using your SLT expertise alongside Positive Behaviour Support and behavioural approaches, you'll help uncover the reasons behind behaviour, influence support plans, and improve outcomes for the people we work with.

This varied role combines community visits, assessments, data analysis, and intervention work, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills in SLT, PBS, and Applied Behaviour Analysis while managing your own diary within team core hours.

If you're enthusiastic about learning, collaboration, and delivering meaningful person-centred support, we'd love to hear from you.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Please note: This role is offered on a fixed-term basis for 12 months to cover maternity leave (from mid-December 2026). The post is also available as a secondment opportunity.

The Post Holder Will Have Responsibility For Their Own Caseload, As An Autonomous Practitioner, Adapting Their Approach To Meet The Needs Of The Client And The Framework Of The Team’s Working Model. This Includes The Following

• To manage a complex caseload of clients (children and adults) in a collaborative and multi-professional way
• To participate in the planning and development of evidence-based interventions; assess, plan, implement and evaluate those interventions.
• To provide advice, training and education to other professionals, support staff and students from other professions as necessary.
• To provide support and supervision for junior colleagues and students on practice placements
• To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the Intensive Support Team and your professional role within the team.
• The post holder will work in partnership with members of Community Learning Disability Teams and Learning Disability Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team.

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

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Intensive Support Team Job title: Intensive Support Team Inbox Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01865 901419

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.