Speech and Language Therapist - Neurorehabilitation


Company:	Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Oxford, OX3 7HE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	18 Nov 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Dear prospective candidate,

We are excited to offer a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist post (full-time) within our specialist neurorehabilitation team at the Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE).

The post holder will be working across our inpatient unit (level 1 and level 2) and outpatient neurorehabilitation services.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your specialist skills in neurorehabilitation working within a supportive multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care to patients with complex brain injuries and long-term neuro-disability.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Speech and Language Therapist who enjoys working collaboratively and is keen to develop their specialist skills.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please feel free to get in touch to discuss further.

Best wishes,

Ninette O’Mara

Clinical Team Lead SLT – Neurorehabilitation

The post holder will be a Speech & Language Therapist working in the Neurorehabilitation SLT Specialty workstream based at the Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE) in Oxford. Their primary focus is to deliver safe,high-quality, person-centred care for patients withacquired brain injury and long-term neuro-disabilities covering both inpatient and outpatient services.They will be a collaborative member of the SLT team and wider neurorehabilitation MDT.

The post holder will contribute to service developments and innovation. They will contribute to the development of their peers, colleagues and students within the SLT department and wider multidisciplinary team, and in return can be expected to be supported in their own professional and personal development.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the UK's largest and most respected NHS teaching trusts, providing world-class healthcare across four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Horton General Hospital and over one hundred satellite sites. Find out more information hereOUH at a Glance 2026/27

You'll become part of an organisation at the forefront of patient care, research, education and innovation. You'll have access to excellent learning and development opportunities, work alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to services that make a real difference.

Our commitment toDelivering Compassionate Excellenceis at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence, we strive to create an environment where staff feel supported, valued and empowered to thrive. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channeland theOneTeamOneOUH - LIVING OUR VALUESvideo.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and safe workplace for everyone. As signatories to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter, we have a zero-tolerance approach to inappropriate behaviour and are dedicated to fostering a culture where all colleagues feel welcomed, respected and able to be themselves. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to theten core principles.

• Use specialist clinical skills to identify, assess, diagnose and manage a specified caseload of adults with acquired swallowing and communication disorders across an acute medical caseload. They will work as part of the Speech and Language Therapy team and be supported by the Clinical Lead and Specialist Speech and Language Therapists. They will select the appropriate intervention for effective, evidence-based therapy.

• To develop clinical skills and professional knowledge through experience, training and supervision.

• Make independent decisions about caseload management.

• Contribute to audit and service development projects in this clinical area.

• To take part in the supervision of students on placement within the Trust, with support.

• To take part in supervision and support of SLT assistants and volunteers when required.

• To take part in the development and delivery of training to others.

• Provide necessary cover for the caseloads of other Speech and Language Therapists within the Trust during periods of annual / sick leave.

• To take an active part in the extended hours, seven-day and weekend working as required by individual teams to maximise the access and delivery of rehabilitation.

Please refer to the full job description and person specification’

This advert closes on Sunday 1 Nov 2026

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