Job summary Oxford Health NHS Trustprovide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Their services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and in peoples homes. They focus on delivering care as close to home as possible. In everything they do, they strive to be caring, safe and excellent. Main duties of the job Work as part of the speech and language therapy team within the post-acute specialist stroke rehabilitation unit, providing a high-quality rehabilitation service to patients on the Oxfordshire stroke pathway. Support patients and their families, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to understand and manage their communication and/or swallowing conditions. Have day to day responsibility for providing a speech and language therapy service and to enable safe and supported discharge into the community. Contribute to clinical projects/developments in stroke rehabilitation. About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £22.99 an hour Contract Bank Duration 3 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number M0042-81047 Job locations Oxfordshire Primary Care Trust Marcham Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1AG Job description Job responsibilities In this role you will be required to: Work as part of the speech and language therapy team within the post-acute specialist stroke rehabilitation unit, providing a high-quality rehabilitation service to patients on the Oxfordshire stroke pathway. Support patients and their families, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to understand and manage their communication and/or swallowing conditions. Have day to day responsibility for providing a speech and language therapy service and to enable safe and supported discharge into the community. Contribute to clinical projects/developments in stroke rehabilitation. What youll need: Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent Registered with HCPC Dysphagia post graduate training and at least 2 years post grad experience of working with dysphagia Stroke/Neuro experience desirable In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of: Relevant Qualifications Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable. The benefits we can offer you in return: Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy. Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience. Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more. Job description Job responsibilities In this role you will be required to: Work as part of the speech and language therapy team within the post-acute specialist stroke rehabilitation unit, providing a high-quality rehabilitation service to patients on the Oxfordshire stroke pathway. Support patients and their families, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to understand and manage their communication and/or swallowing conditions. Have day to day responsibility for providing a speech and language therapy service and to enable safe and supported discharge into the community. Contribute to clinical projects/developments in stroke rehabilitation. What youll need: Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent Registered with HCPC Dysphagia post graduate training and at least 2 years post grad experience of working with dysphagia Stroke/Neuro experience desirable In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of: Relevant Qualifications Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable. The benefits we can offer you in return: Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy. Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience. Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent Registered with HCPC Dysphagia post graduate training and at least 2 years post grad experience of working with dysphagia Stroke/Neuro experience desirable Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent Registered with HCPC Dysphagia post graduate training and at least 2 years post grad experience of working with dysphagia Stroke/Neuro experience desirable 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name NHS Professionals Limited Address Oxfordshire Primary Care Trust Marcham Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1AG Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)