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Speech and Language Therapy Support Worker

On-site in Oxford·Part-time·Added today (last checked 26 Oct)

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Our summary

Salary: £25,760 - £27,476 a year
About £1,840 - £1,940 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Oxford
Contract: Permanent, part-time hours
Closing date: Apply by Wednesday 4 November

Skills

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Speech and Language Therapy Support Worker in a level 1 neurological rehabilitation unit. Due to our current post holder successfully applying to complete a full time Masters in SLT, we are looking for someone who is motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about working in a multi-disciplinary team. You will be a strong team player with an empathetic nature and passionate about maximising patient wellbeing.

What you'll do

You will work across adult inpatient neuro-rehabilitation / acquired brain injury and outpatient neurological services under the supervision of a Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) in order to:

Carry out routine therapeutic interventions with patients who have communication / eating and drinking difficulties under direct supervision from the SLT
Demonstrate communication strategies to families and carers, including the use of high and low tech communication aids
Follow department guidelines and standards to independently support the work of SLTs e.g. jointly planning and running therapy groups
Prepare personalised therapy resources
Provide clinical administrative support to SLTs, including preparation of therapy materials, data collection and analysis

If this sounds like a role you would be interested in, please do not hesitate to get in touch to discuss in more detail. We look forward to meeting you.

Essential criteria

• Excellent standard of written and spoken English
• Computer literate; good ability to use Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and complete computer tasks
• Knowledge of Speech and Language Therapy procedures and roles acquired through experience or self directed learning

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of Speech and Language Therapy procedures gained through formal training, NVQ3 or equivalent

Applicant requirements

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.

About Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Industry: Health and social care

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About the company & team

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.