Acute Inpatient SLT — Complex Swallowing & Rehab

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Clinical supervision

Job summary

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to work with the adult acute inpatient pathway. You will assess and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders and may work in collaboration with ENT and cancer services.

You will receive regular supervision, CPD opportunities and support from the clinical lead. Applications from those seeking a B5 developing B6 role are welcome.

Qualifications

• Registered SLT with current NHS practice eligibility.
• Experience with adult acute inpatients.
• Develop instrumental assessment skills and CPD encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnosis, assessment, treatment and management for adult in-patients with communication and/or swallowing disorders.
• Work with Band 7 SLT leading on specialist provision for referred patients.
• Participate in videofluoroscopy clinic when required.
• Supervise junior staff and students.
• Develop and participate in training programmes across MDTs.

Skills

Inpatient care

Complex communication

Swallowing disorders

Staff supervision

CPD encouragement

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Tools

Videofluoroscopy

Job description

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to work with the adult acute inpatient pathway. You will assess and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders and may work in collaboration with ENT and cancer services.

You will receive regular supervision, CPD opportunities and support from the clinical lead. Applications from those seeking a B5 developing B6 role are welcome.