Speech and Language Therapist - Neurorehabilitation

The Methodist Church in Britain; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development opportunities

Support for professional development

Job summary

The Oxford Centre for Enablement invites applications for a Band 5 speech and language therapist within its specialist neurorehabilitation team. This NHS post focuses on adults with acquired swallowing and communication disorders, mainly after brain injury or long-term neuro-disability, across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role includes working extended hours and weekends as required, with opportunities for supervision, training and professional development within a supportive MDT

Qualifications

• Recognised SLT degree or equivalent.
• HCPC registration required to apply.
• Experience relevant to acquired swallowing/communication disorders.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage a caseload of adults with swallowing and communication disorders.
• Deliver evidence-based SLT interventions.
• Supervise students and SLT assistants when required.
• Offer extended hours and weekend shifts as needed.
• Contribute to audits and service development.

Skills

Awareness of scope of practice

Good reflection skills

Education

Recognised SLT degree or equivalent

Job description

A Band 5 speech and language therapist post in the specialist neurorehabilitation team at the Oxford Centre for Enablement, part of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The work centres on assessing and treating adults with acquired swallowing and communication difficulties, mainly after brain injury or long-term neuro-disability. The role splits between inpatient units and outpatient services, with extended-hours and weekend working as teams require. HCPC registration is needed to apply.

What the job involves

• Identify, assess, diagnose and manage a specified caseload of adults with acquired swallowing and communication disorders
• Select appropriate evidence-based intervention for therapy
• Make independent decisions about caseload management
• Deliver safe, person-centred care across inpatient units (levels 1 and 2) and outpatient neurorehabilitation services
• Cover the caseloads of other speech and language therapists during annual and sick leave
• Contribute to audit and service development projects
• Take part in supervising students on placement, with support
• Supervise and support SLT assistants and volunteers when required
• Develop and deliver training to others
• Work extended hours, seven-day and weekend shifts as required by teams to maximise access to rehabilitation
• Develop clinical skills and professional knowledge through experience, training and supervision
• Contribute to the development of peers, colleagues and students within the SLT department and wider MDT

What’s required

Qualifications

• Recognised SLT degree or equivalent

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Experience relevant to the caseload, through prior employment or university placements

Skills & knowledge

• Awareness of scope of practice
• Good reflection skills

Nice to have

• Post-graduate training or courses relevant to the caseload

What’s offered

• Learning and development opportunities
• Support for own professional and personal development