Rotational Speech and Language Therapist at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust in Vale of White Horse, England (On-site Role) : Apply Now

This is a new opportunity to join our newly established SLT rotation at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. Designed to support the development of Speech and Language Therapy services across pathways and clinical areas, this post offers structured nine-month rotations across both adult and children’s services. Ideal for newly qualified graduates or clinicians seeking to broaden their clinical experience, the role provides exposure to a wide range of speech, language, communication, and swallowing needs. As new funding becomes available, additional clinical areas will be added. You’ll work across homes, clinics, care homes, and educational settings in Oxfordshire. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, with reasonable adjustments considered under the Equality Act 2010. You’ll manage your own caseload, delivering evidence-based SLT to children and young people (0–19) with speech, language, and communication needs. Working across special schools, mainstream schools, and nurseries, you’ll adapt interventions to suit individual needs—from AAC and sensory strategies to early language and inclusive communication. You’ll also rotate into adult services, supporting clients with communication and/or dysphagia needs. Duties include assessment, care planning, report writing, MDT collaboration, and SEND contributions. You’ll supervise assistants and students, support service development, and contribute to training and audit. Children's Integrated Therapy (CIT) is made up of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Therapy Instructors and Assistant Practitioners. 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 Adult Speech & Language Therapy Service provide community support to adults with speech, language and communication needs and adults with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties. We are locality based teams of qualified SLTs who assess and treat adults with a wide range of communication and swallowing difficulties in a variety of settings across Oxfordshire. A comprehensive induction programme is offered, with ongoing supervision and appraisal with development reviews from experienced specialist staff, regular in-house training as well as opportunities for involvement in Service Development. Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include: Excellent opportunities for career progression 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Staff accommodation Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sophie Wenham-Wallace Job title: AHP Administrator Email address: sophie.wenham-wallace@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07443143122 At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own. Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application. Louise Peart (AHP Clinical Lead & Professional Lead for SALT) - louise.peart@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk / 07920 244928 Sarah Rae (Professional and Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapy) sarah.rae@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk / 07879 620461