Speech and Language Therapist
3 days ago
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time, permanent Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist working in the North Oxfordshire Adult Learning Disability Team (Monday to Friday, based in Banbury, with countywide travel), with an offer of some remote home working included.
You will be working as part of a part of a small enthusiastic team of Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) within an innovative service which provides specialist, holistic assessment and intervention for adults with learning disabilities. Each therapist is embedded within a multi-disciplinary team, working alongside a range of allied health professionals, Nurses, Psychologists and Psychiatrists, allowing a uniquely holistic style of working.
Please note this vacancy/JD is subject to Job Evaluation/Banding.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will be responsible for providing specialist speech and language assessment and therapy, including the assessment and implementation of both low-tech and high-tech AAC (Alternative and Augmentative Communication) for individual service users. You will be providing assessment and intervention for adults with learning disabilities who have communication needs. It's important for you to recognise your own professional boundaries and competencies and will have access to support and supervision from a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist and Clinical Lead Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist. You will manage an independent communication caseload and will also be responsible for delivering specialist communication training to families, support staff and other professionals in the North of Oxfordshire and supporting with the running of our communication groups.
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 Job description
Job responsibilities
This post would be suitable for newly qualified applicants and those who are not dysphagia trained and includes opportunities to further develop skills and gain qualifications in dysphagia.
We are passionate about continued professional development; offering both external and internal training opportunities and regular continued professional development sessions within the service to support this. You will be offered regular support and supervision from a clinical supervisor, alongside the Speech and Language Therapy clinical Lead and North Team manager.
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
Registered member of RCSLT Registered member of HCPC
Desirable
Accredited (or similar) post graduate dysphagia training Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses.
Skills/abilities
Essential
Ability to make evidenced based differential diagnoses Identify own strengths/needs and able to seek support Delegation and time management skills High standard of written communication skills Good auditory and perceptual skills, including ability to transcribe speech phonetically Computer literacy skills.
Knowledge
Essential
Knowledge of communication needs in ALD. Knowledge of national SLT standards and guidelines for ALD Knowledge of national policies and legislation relevant to ALD.
Desirable
High level of communication knowledge, underpinned by theory and practical experience Specific knowledge related of communication needs in ALD for people with complex needs Knowledge of specific current approaches to intervention in ALD
Experience
Essential
Placement experinece that demonstrates transferrable knowledge for client group
Desirable
Completed RCSLT NQP competencies Experience of working with a range of communication needs with adults with a learning disability or similar as an SLT or in another relevant capacity Experience of multi-disciplinary working. Experience of training others Experience of supervising others-
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