Stroke SLT Specialist — Autonomous Rehab & Dysphagia Expert

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to work within the Stroke Specialist MDT. The post involves specialist assessment, planning and rehabilitation for a complex stroke caseload, across hospital and patient homes, including virtual sessions where appropriate.

You will provide second opinions on dysphagia and communication disorders, supervise staff, and contribute to the development of the stroke pathway while maintaining

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent.
• HCPC registration with Health and Care Professions Council.
• Formal post-graduate dysphagia training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist assessment, planning and rehabilitation for stroke patients.
• Provide second opinions and advise on management of communication, swallowing and feeding disorders.
• Supervise practice of specialist and non-specialist support workers.
• Work autonomously within the service to diagnose, plan and implement patient-specific programmes.
• Work across diverse environments (home, hospital) and with community services.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and stroke pathway development.
• Drive service improvement and promotion of the stroke pathway.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomous practice

Clinical supervision

Flexible working

Education

Speech & Language Therapy degree

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to work within the Stroke Specialist MDT. The post involves specialist assessment, planning and rehabilitation for a complex stroke caseload, across hospital and patient homes, including virtual sessions where appropriate.

You will provide second opinions on dysphagia and communication disorders, supervise staff, and contribute to the development of the stroke pathway while maintaining