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Speciality Speech and Language Therapist
Gradd
Band 6
Contract
Cyfnod Penodol: 12 mis (Fixed term contract (12 months))
Oriau
Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd
321-MRC-8279472-B6
Cyflogwr
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
John Radcliffe Hospital
Tref
Headington, Oxford
Cyflog
£39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum / Pro Rata
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27/10/2026 23:59

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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Speech and Language Therapist - Acute General Medicine Speciality

Band 6

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. 

 

Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values


 

Trosolwg o'r swydd

Dear Prospective Candidate

Thank you for your interest in this exciting opportunity.

We are seeking a full-time (37.5 hours per week), fixed-term (12 months) Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our Acute General Medicine inpatient team at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. This post is available to cover a staff member on secondment and offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise across a diverse and complex acute medical caseload within a supportive and experienced team.

The service works across a range of specialities including Elderly Care, Respiratory, Cardiac Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Trauma and Surgery. The team also contributes to the inpatient Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) service, the countywide Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS) service, and multidisciplinary education and training programmes.

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and innovative SLT who thrives in a busy multidisciplinary environment. You will work closely with colleagues across the Acute General Medicine, Stroke, Neurosciences and Critical Care teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

This is a varied and rewarding role, offering opportunities to work collaboratively with specialist services while making a meaningful difference to patients' lives.

If you would like to find out more, please get in touch. We would be delighted to hear from you.

With best wishes,

Charlie Howland
Service Manager, Adult Speech and Language Therapy

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The post holder will be an experienced Speech and Language Therapist working across acute inpatient wards at the John Radcliffe Hospital.  This includes complex medicine, elderly care, surgery, cardiac services, and trauma.  They will be an integral member of the inpatient Speech and Language Therapy team and work closely within multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring patients receive person-centred and effective care.

 The post holder will:

  • Use specialist clinical skills to identify, assess, diagnose and manage a specialist caseload of adults with acquired swallowing and communication disorders across a complex general medical caseload.
  • They will select the appropriate intervention for effective, evidence-based therapy.
  • Make independent decisions about caseload management.
  • Contribute to audit and service development projects in this clinical area and the wider department.
  • Independently receive and provide supervision for students on placement
  • Provide necessary cover for the caseloads of other Speech and Language Therapists within the Trust during periods of annual / sick leave, this includes cover at Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

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 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. 

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

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Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Patient Care

1. To assess, develop and implement specialist evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy interventions. To make appropriate clinical decisions following assessments, including differential diagnosis, on the basis of evidence from assessment, and to develop care plans based on best practice.

2. To use clinical skills to generate written reports reflecting specialist knowledge.

3. To provide appropriate specialist intervention and evaluate outcomes. The post holder will use these specialist skills to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management for complex clinical issues.

4. To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of patients with communication and swallowing disorders.

5. To work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to achieve patient centred care.

6. To liaise with a wide range of professionals across a variety of locations and agencies.

7. To maintain intense concentration in all aspects of patient management for prolonged periods. In particular, to monitor auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of patients’ communication, adapting and facilitating according to perceived needs.

Policy / Service Development / Implementation

1. To represent Speech and Language Therapy at multi-disciplinary team meetings, ensuring delivery of coordinated care.

2. To be aware of, adhere to and implement Service and team plans including:

3. Providing regular, timely statistical data in keeping with Trust requirements

4. Maintaining high quality clinical records in accordance with Service and Trust Guidelines and within data protection guidelines

5. Ensuring understanding and adherence to Trust health and safety requirements, including attendance on mandatory training courses

6. To work within infection control and health and safety guidelines in order to deal appropriately with unpleasant conditions related to client contact as they arise e.g. exposure to body fluids, infectious conditions encountered on a regular basis

7. Participation in the Trust incident reporting and risk management procedures

8. To use specialist knowledge to inform Service / policy developments as appropriate and to implement policy within own specialist area.

9. To participate in the implementation of Service / Trust Clinical Governance Plan.

Financial and Physical Resources

1. To monitor stock levels in own area and to request new equipment as required.

2. To be responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment, ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained, including equipment loaned to patients.

Human Resources

1. To supervise and mentor the junior Speech and Language Therapists, unregistered staff such as Speech and Language Therapy Support Workers and therapy assistants.

2. To participate in student clinical placements and to assist in the support of students from other professional groups.

3. To be able to clearly explain the role of Speech and Language Therapists to visitors, students and other professionals.

4. To participate in ongoing specialist training in area of clinical expertise.

5. To assist in the identification of training needs within the team.

Information Resources

  1. To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) professional standards and local policies. 
  2. To adhere to data protection guidelines when sharing information with others. 
  3. To gather activity data accurately and regularly, ensuring the provision of this information within local Trust guidelines.

Research and Development

  1. To participate in and develop innovations in the areas of risk management, quality standards setting and clinical effectiveness. 
  2. To undertake Clinical Governance / audit projects within the local service.
  3. To participate in developmental research and formal / informal Research and Development and clinical governance / audit projects.
  4. To collect and provide research data as required.

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Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
  • Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
  • Formal post-graduate dysphagia training
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)

Experience and Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Evidence of high level of specialist knowledge / skills as a result of experience and CPD
  • Experience of working within acute general medicine speciality
  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Knowledge / application of the principles of Clinical Governance
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Experience of supervision of students / junior staff
  • Experience of service review, quality improvement and audit

Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • RCSLT Dysphagia Competencies (Level B/C)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including active listening skills
  • Negotiation, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
  • Excellent reflective practice and analytical skills, ability to identify own strengths and learning needs, and proactivity in seeking support and personal development when required
  • Independent workload/caseload prioritisation and management skills, particularly in an environment where workload is unpredictable and flexibility is required
  • Ability to work successfully in a team, and assume leadership responsibilities when required
Meini prawf dymunol
  • RCSLT Videofluoroscopy competencies (Level 2+)
  • RCSLT Tracheostomy competencies (Level 1+)
  • RCSLT FEES competencies (Level 1+)
  • Evidence of participation in clinical audit / research

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Charlotte (Charlie) Howland
Teitl y swydd
Adult Speech Therapy Service Manager
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[email protected]
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01865743137
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Claire Daly

Clinical Lead SLT - Acute General Medicine Workstream

ph. 01865 743 133

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