Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Abingdon

at  Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Are you looking to develop your career as a children’s Speech and Language Therapist, perhaps looking to develop your experience and specialise in SEN experience?
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 a new Therapy model based on Care Aims (Kate Malcomess) and Therapy Outcome Measures (TOMs), our vacancy is in the South of the county based in Abingdon for enthusiastic, dynamic and highly motivated therapists to join our team.
Working alongside experienced colleagues you would support band 5 and band 4 colleagues. Depending on experience and the post you would support children on our core clinical pathways (Speech Sound Disorders, Language Difficulties, Social Communication). You would support children in schools, special schools, homes and clinic.
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. 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 (including Multi Agency Safeguarding Supervision sessions), and delivering training to staff and parents.
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
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 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 Trusts supervision and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme

Please refer the Job description for details