Speech and Language Therapist - Neurorehabilitation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join the Neurorehabilitation SLT Specialty at the Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE). The role covers inpatient and outpatient neurorehabilitation services, offering patient-centred care and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

You will develop specialist neurorehabilitation skills, contribute to service developments, and benefit from wide learning opportunities and formal professional

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist registered with the HCPC.
• Experience or interest in neurorehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, person-centred SLT interventions for adults with acquired brain injury.
• Collaborate within the MDT across inpatient and outpatient pathways.
• Support service developments and supervise learners/students where applicable.

Job description

Dear prospective candidate,We are excited to offer a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist post (full-time) within our specialist neurorehabilitation team at the Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE).

The post holder will be working across our inpatient unit (level 1 and level 2) and outpatient neurorehabilitation services.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your specialist skills in neurorehabilitation working within a supportive multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care to patients with complex brain injuries and long-term neuro-disability.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Speech and Language Therapist who enjoys working collaboratively and is keen to develop their specialist skills.

The post holder will be a Speech & Language Therapist working in the Neurorehabilitation SLT Specialty workstream based at the Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE) in Oxford. Their primary focus is to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care for patients with acquired brain injury and long-term neuro-disabilities covering both inpatient and outpatient services. They will be a collaborative member of the SLT team and wider neurorehabilitation MDT.

The post holder will contribute to service developments and innovation. They will contribute to the development of their peers, colleagues and students within the SLT department and wider multidisciplinary team, and in return can be expected to be supported in their own professional and personal development.

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