Looking for specialist speech and language therapist jobs in the UK with visa sponsorship? Oxford Health NHS Trust is hiring a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for its Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy Service in Oxfordshire.
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Jobs in the UK: Overview
| Job Title | Specialist Speech and Language Therapist |
| Employer | Oxford Health NHS Trust |
| Location | Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire |
| Salary | £39,959–£48,117 per year |
| Job Type | Permanent, full-time or part-time |
| Experience | Postgraduate dysphagia training essential |
| Visa Sponsorship | Applications from candidates requiring sponsorship are welcome |
| Closing Date | 22 November 2026 |
About the Employer
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. The Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy Service is based at Chipping Norton War Memorial Community Hospital.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage own clinical caseload of adults with acquired communication, voice, swallowing impairments or stammering
- Provide triage, assessment and therapy in clinics, care homes and patients own homes
- Use remote and face-to-face sessions as appropriate
- Participate in specialist clinics such as video-fluoroscopy and voice clinics
- Supervise students, apprentices or Band 5 therapists and lead clinical projects
Requirements
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent
- Postgraduate dysphagia training
- Well established knowledge of therapeutic interventions and assessment tools
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to organise workload and work as part of a team
- Current UK professional registration required
Visa Sponsorship and International Applicants
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Sponsorship is not guaranteed for every candidate.
Salary and Benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with service
- NHS pension scheme
- £1000 individual budget for external courses
- Access to Masters modules and leadership development
- Lease car and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support
- Community based role with remote options
- Dedicated supervision and CPD budget
- Sponsorship applications considered
- UK driving licence required
- Sponsorship not guaranteed
- Closing date 22 November 2026
How to Apply
Applications are made through the NHS Jobs platform. Complete the online form and address the essential criteria in your supporting statement.
Application Tips
- Tailor your supporting statement to the essential criteria and the three questions in the person specification
- Highlight experience with dysphagia and community caseloads
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