Speech and Language Therapy Support Worker

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to work across adult inpatient neuro-rehabilitation and outpatient neurological services under the supervision of a Speech and Language Therapist. You will carry out routine therapy activities with patients who have communication and eating/drinking difficulties.

Under supervision, you will prepare personalised therapy resources, demonstrate strategies to families, and support multi-disciplinary

Qualifications

• Excellent standard of written and spoken English.
• Computer literate; good ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Speech and Language Therapy procedures gained through experience or formal training; NVQ3 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the SLT, to carry out routine therapy activities following programmes set by the SLT with patients who have a range of complex impairments as a result of acquired or progressive neurological illnesses.
• To carry out specified observation and information gathering to contribute to the SLTs assessment and intervention.
• To work with guidance from the SLT to modify and progress therapy intervention programmes in response to the patient's needs.
• To demonstrate SLT interventions to members of the multi-disciplinary team and to the patient's family and carers.
• To facilitate multi-disciplinary therapy groups under the supervision of the SLT / multi-disciplinary team.
• To access IT support effectively to develop personalised SLT programmes and resources.

Skills

Excellent English

MS Office proficiency

Knowledge of SLT procedures

Education

NVQ3 or equivalent in relevant health care

Job description

You will work across adult inpatient neuro-rehabilitation / acquired brain injury and outpatient neurological services under the supervision of a Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) in order to:

• Carry out routine therapeutic interventions with patients who have communication / eating and drinking difficulties under direct supervision from the SLT
• Demonstrate communication strategies to families and carers, including the use of high and low tech communication aids
• Follow department guidelines and standards to independently support the work of SLTs e.g. jointly planning and running therapy groups
• Prepare personalised therapy resources
• Provide clinical administrative support to SLTs, including preparation of therapy materials, data collection and analysis

Main Tasks and Responsibilities Patient Care

• Under the supervision of the SLT, to carry out routine therapy activities following programmes set by the SLT with patients who have a range of complex impairments as a result of acquired or progressive neurological illnesses.
• To carry out specified observation and information gathering to contribute to the SLTs assessment and intervention.
• To work with guidance from the SLT to modify and progress therapy intervention programmes in response to the patient's needs.
• To demonstrate SLT interventions to members of the multi-disciplinary team and to the patient's family and carers.
• To facilitate multi-disciplinary therapy groups under the supervision of the SLT / multi-disciplinary team.
• To access IT support effectively to develop personalised SLT programmes and resources.

Key Skills & Experience

• Excellent standard of written and spoken English
• Computer literate; good ability to use Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and complete computer tasks
• Knowledge of Speech and Language Therapy procedures and roles acquired through experience or self directed learning, Knowledge of Speech and Language Therapy procedures gained through formal training, NVQ3 or equivalent

About the Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most respected NHS teaching trusts, providing world-class healthcare across four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Horton General Hospital and over one hundred satellite sites. Find out more information here OUH at a Glance 2026/27 You'll become part of an organisation at the forefront of patient care, research, education and innovation. You'll have access to excellent learning and development opportunities, work alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to services that make a real difference. Our commitment to Delivering Compassionate Excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence, we strive to create an environment where staff feel supported, valued and empowered to thrive. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel and the OneTeamOneOUH - LIVING OUR VALUES video.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and safe workplace for everyone. As signatories to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter, we have a zero-tolerance approach to inappropriate behaviour and are dedicated to fostering a culture where all colleagues feel welcomed, respected and able to be themselves. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles. Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.