Oxford Health NHS Trust

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Oxfordshire

The closing date is 21 August 2025

Job summary

Are you looking to develop your career as a children's Speech and Language Therapist, perhaps looking to develop your experience in SEN and special school settings?

Are you looking to work as part of a supportive team in a flexible working environment?

You will be joining the Children's Integrated Therapy (CIT) team at an exciting juncture as we implement a new service structure and therapy model. Our vacancy is in the North East of the county (Bicester and Kidlington) and in Oxford city itself. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and highly motivated therapist to join our team.

The role is advertised as a varied full-time position however we welcome applications for a minimum of 30 hours or more. There are sessions available working withprimary and secondary aged children in both mainstream andspecial schools as well as a resource base for children with autism. Please indicate on your application form the hours that you are looking for for this position. Please be advised this a permanent post.

Main duties of the job

Working alongside experienced colleagues you would support band 5 and band 4 colleagues. You would support children on our core clinical pathways (Speech Sound Disorders, Language Difficulties, Social Communication) with the opportunity to do some work with our fluency specialist on the Stammering pathway.

The SLT team is made up of Band 5 and 6 Therapists, Technical Assistants, Apprentices, and both Specialist Team Leads and Specialist Clinical Leads (Band 7). We provide Speech and Language Therapy for children and young people aged 0 - 19 years across Oxfordshire in a range of settings. The Service delivery model is based on six Clinical Pathways and underpinned by the current evidence base.

You will have opportunities to work alongside other members of the CIT team - Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and CIT Assistant Practitioners, as well as collaborating with the wider MDT in Education, Health and Social Services. We also have close links with SLTs at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, where specialist services such as the Regional Cleft Palate and Cochlear Implant service are based.

You will have your own caseload to manage and prioritise, delivering timely assessment and intervention packages, contributing to the SEND process, engaging in clinical meetings and delivering training to staff and parents.

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
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

Date posted

07 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annum / pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

267-CH7386399

Job locations

East Oxford Health Centre

1 Manzil Way, Oxford

Oxford

OX4 1XD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Oxfordshire Children's Integrated Therapy Service is made up of Children's Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, profession specific Therapy Instructors, Integrated Therapy Assistant Practitioners and an Administrative Team. We are jointly commissioned by the ICB and Oxfordshire County Council. The Service is led by Operational Managers and Professional Leads for each Therapy.

Therapy teams have strong links with education colleagues, paediatricians, and AHP's across Oxford Health Trust.

We offer a comprehensive induction programme, ongoing supervision (both group and individual) and appraisal with development reviews from experienced specialist staff, regular in house training as well as opportunities for involvement in Service Development.

The successful candidate will be expected to actively engage in the Trust's supervision and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Therapy teams have strong links with education colleagues, paediatricians, and AHP's across Oxford Health Trust.

The successful candidate will be expected to actively engage in the Trust's supervision and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma / degree in Speech and Language Therapy HCPC registration (or pending) RCSLT registration (or pending)

Desirable

Experience at Band 6 level or equivalent
Formal post graduate training in dysphagia
Speciality specific post graduate courses

other

Essential

UK Driving Licence and use of vehicle for travelling during working hours

skills/experience

Essential

Experience of working with children and young people with speech and language / communication needs
Up to date with evidence-based practice, national guidelines and new research
Experience of Therapy Outcome Measures, TOMS and specific assessment tools for children.
Experience of managing and prioritising a caseload.

Desirable

Involvement in audit or research
Experience in line management of staff

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma / degree in Speech and Language Therapy HCPC registration (or pending) RCSLT registration (or pending)

Desirable

Experience at Band 6 level or equivalent
Formal post graduate training in dysphagia
Speciality specific post graduate courses

other

Essential

UK Driving Licence and use of vehicle for travelling during working hours

skills/experience

Essential

Experience of working with children and young people with speech and language / communication needs
Up to date with evidence-based practice, national guidelines and new research
Experience of Therapy Outcome Measures, TOMS and specific assessment tools for children.
Experience of managing and prioritising a caseload.

Desirable

Involvement in audit or research
Experience in line management of staff

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

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

East Oxford Health Centre

1 Manzil Way, Oxford

Oxford

OX4 1XD

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

East Oxford Health Centre

1 Manzil Way, Oxford

Oxford

OX4 1XD

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)