Speech and Language Therapist - Neurorehabilitation

Job overview

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

Main duties of the job

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 with acquired 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.

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is 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 here OUH 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 to Delivering Compassionate Excellence is 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 the OUH YouTube channel and the OneTeamOneOUH - LIVING OUR VALUES video.

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 the ten core principles.

Person specification

Shortlisting criteria

Essential criteria

• Recognised SLT degree or equivalent and HCPC registration
• Awareness of scope of practice and good reflection skills
• Experience relevant to caseload through prior employment or university placements

Desirable criteria

• Post-graduate training / courses relevant to caseload

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• OCE B5 JD and PS (PDF, 280.4KB)