Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Are you passionate about improving functional outcomes and promoting quality of life for people who have had a stroke?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our team on the Oxfordshire Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (OSRU). Applications will be considered from experienced Band 5 Clinicians with an interest in developing specialist skills in inpatient stroke rehabilitation.
About OSRU
OSRU is a 20-bed inpatient unit based at Abingdon Community Hospital. We are a dedicated Multi-Disciplinary Team comprising Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Dietetics, Social Work, Nursing and Medical staff.
We provide a short period of inpatient rehabilitation for people who have had a stroke with the aim to work towards meaningful goals. We hold a weekly Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting and regular family meetings to ensure the best possible outcomes.
We have formed close working relationships with local acute stroke units, community care providers and voluntary organisations to ensure a smooth transition across the whole stroke pathway and beyond.
We welcome applicants seeking full-time, part-time and flexible roles. Some cross-site working may be required.
Main duties of the job
About the role
You will be working alongside a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to provide assessment, intensive therapy and signposting to people with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties after a stroke, in both 1:1 and group environments. As an integral member of the MDT you will work closely with your colleagues. You will be responsible for overseeing the clinical caseload, designing therapy programmes for our Speech and Language Therapy Assistant and families to supplement the care that you provide.
You will be encouraged to work collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team to enable people to participate in decision-making and access appropriate treatment, including psychological support and where appropriate via interpreting services. You will have opportunity to plan and facilitate staff training.
This would be an ideal opportunity if you are looking to develop a specialist skillset with this population. We have a strong emphasis on continuing professional development and opportunities can be discussed as part of the annual review process and in regular clinical supervision. Training can also be provided for evidence-based treatment approaches relevant to this population. We have access to specialist clinics such as videofluoroscopy and voice. Some experience with dysphagia is essential and transferable skills will be considered. We would welcome your involvement in projects and audits for service development.
About us
We see access to continued professional development as vital in both ensuring high quality care and that we enjoy coming to work. Continued professional development is available through our comprehensive learning and development catalogue, currently including Masters modules through Oxford Brookes University and leadership development courses, as well as a £1000 individual budget for external courses.
We have yearly team objectives that everyone contributes to and would encourage your involvement in projects and audits.
Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
* Staff accommodation
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
Oxfordshire lies in a beautiful area of the country known as the Heart of England. It has many busy market towns and at its centre is the city of Oxford, which is full of charm and character and is renowned worldwide for its university and architecture, as well as having the amenities of a modern city.
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information about the job role. Some experience with dysphagia is essential.
Some cross-site working may be required, and applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car or other suitable vehicle. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Qualification
* Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
* Post graduate dysphagia training (internal or external)
Skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Negotiation and problem solving skills
* Ability to organise workload and prioritise
* Ability to be a good team member
Experience
* Well established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions
* Well established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to client group
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.
Abingdon Community Hospital - Oxfordshire Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (OSRU)
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum | pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
267-CH6953507
Job locations
Abingdon Community Hospital - Oxfordshire Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (OSRU)
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