Speech & Language Therapist

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

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.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• 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.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Rebecca Holder
Job title: AHP Lead Community Hospitals
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 07823327206.

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.

Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.

Rebecca Holder - AHP Lead Community Hospitals
Email: [e-mail]