Speech and Language Therapy Support Worker
- Part-time
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Speech and Language Therapy Support Worker in a level 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.
Main duties of the job
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 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.
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
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.
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