Speech & Language Therapist

NHS; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly team at the Oxfordshire Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (OSRU). You will be working as part of a dedicated clinical team comprising speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, dietetic, psychology, social work, medical and nursing staff, offering assessment and therapy to adults with acquired communication, voice and swallowing impairments related to stroke. You will be leading the speech and language therapy team on OSRU, working collaboratively with speech and language therapists, speech and language therapy assistants and supporting with the speech and language therapy apprenticeship scheme.

You will be a qualified and HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist with current knowledge of assessment and treatment procedures relevant to the client group.

If you are committed to providing high quality patient care and enjoy working in a busy, fast-paced environment, please contact us to talk about this fantastic opportunity. Applicants must hold a valid UK driving license and have access to a car or other suitable vehicle.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the efficient management of referrals and monitoring of clinical caseloads in accordance with service objectives and targets and in conjunction with the clinical lead, AHP lead and operational manager.
• To ensure a responsive, high quality patient-focused service is delivered initiating developments which demonstrate continuous improvement.
• Collaboration with clinical lead and operational manager to ensure efficient running of team and delegation of tasks to the appropriate person.
• To ensure the efficient and effective clinical management of the team, taking appropriate action to ensure the achievement of Key Performance Indicators.
• To support the recruitment of staff.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East 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"

At Oxford Health 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
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job responsibilities

We have a strong emphasis on team working and continuing professional development and we will welcome your involvement in projects, audit, staff training and contributions to service development including ongoing use of telehealth. You will be well supported and encouraged to fulfil your potential through regular supervision, attendance at relevant training courses and ongoing review of self-led yearly objectives. You will have opportunity to network with speech and language therapists across the whole stroke pathway of care in Oxfordshire.

You will have regular access to:

• Clinical supervision
• Line management
• Clinical excellence groups
• Specialist clinics such as video-fluoroscopy and voice clinics.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• HCPC Registered
• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
• Achievement of Level C RCSLT dysphagia competencies
• Post Graduate Dysphagia Training
• Registered member of RCLST
• MSc or other recognised long postgraduate course linked to specialism
• Leadership Qualification
• Evidence of training as clinical supervisor
• Evidence of successful completion of significant specialist postgraduate training, equivalent to Master's level

Experience

• Experience in neurological rehabilitation
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of stroke specialist experience
• Use of alternative and augmentative communication aids

Skills

• Evidence of high level of specialist knowledge/assessment, management and intervention skills as a result of experience/CPD
• Demonstrates well established knowledge of specialist SLT assessment tools relevant to the specialist client group
• Demonstrates well established knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to specialist client group.
• Demonstrates excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Evidence of MDT Working
• Experience of developing and delivering group therapy
• Experience of developing and delivering training to carers
• Experience of developing and delivering in-service training to MDT

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum | pro rata