Bank Speech and Language Therapist - ENT/Head and Neck

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a Bank Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join their dynamic Head and Neck Oncology and ENT team. This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations, addressing a range of conditions related to voice, swallowing, and upper airway. The ideal candidate will possess specialized clinical knowledge in dysphagia management and communication disorders, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing patient care and making a real difference in the lives of individuals with communication challenges.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent required.
• HCPC registration and RCSLT membership essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with communication disorders and dysphagia.
• Work independently to provide excellent patient care.

Skills

Dysphagia Management

Communication Disorders

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Teaching and Education

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC Registration

Registered Member of RCSLT

RCSLT Dysphagia Competency

Job description

Bank Speech and Language Therapist - ENT/Head and Neck

Band 6

Main area: Speech and Language Therapy

Grade: Band 6

Contract: Bank

Hours: Full time, Part time, Flexible working

Job ref: 153-TSB00074-A

Department name: UHD - Temporary Staffing Site, University Hospitals Dorset (All Sites)

Town: Dorset

Salary: Per Annum

Closing: 20/02/2025 08:00

We are pleased to announce a new opportunity for a Bank Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Head and Neck Oncology and ENT team.

This role will involve working with inpatients and outpatients with a range of ENT / Head and Neck, Voice, swallowing, and upper airway conditions.

The successful applicant will have specialist clinical knowledge and skills in the management of dysphagia and communication difficulties and will be able to work independently to support the team in providing excellent patient care.

We encourage applicants to get in touch if they have expertise in any part of the role's job description.

Main Duties of the Job

To understand the role in more detail, please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Working for Our Organisation

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long-term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• RCSLT Dysphagia Competency
• Evidence of a range of CPD activities including membership of CEN groups

Experience

• Working with an adult caseload, assessing and treating patients with a variety of aetiologies.
• Experience of working as an SLT in an acute setting with Head & Neck and/or laryngology
• Independent assessment, management, therapeutic intervention, and discharge of patients with communication disorders and dysphagia
• Providing carer support in healthcare settings
• Working effectively in a team
• Dealing appropriately with difficult situations
• Teaching and educating patients, relatives, carers, and staff
• Experience in the supervision of students and junior staff

Other

• Ability to work flexibly across teams and sites

Language Requirement

• Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.