Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

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Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Poole

Client: Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group

Location: Poole, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c632b0a956a6

Job Views: 6

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached job description and person specification for the main duties and responsibilities of this role. When completing your application, ensure your supporting statement reflects these criteria by illustrating how your experience and skills apply to this position.

Dorset HealthCare, in partnership with The Prince’s Trust, is committed to building a skilled, diverse, and caring workforce. We offer an employability service to support individuals aged 16-30 with application writing, interview skills, and employment support. If you or someone you know would benefit from this support, please contact us.

Person specification

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Essential criteria

• Membership of the relevant Professional Body
• Evidence of recent professional development in an up-to-date portfolio
• Knowledge of Trust Strategy relevant to role
• Understanding of legislation relevant to clinical practice

Job Specific Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience at Registered Practitioner Band 6 level
• Specialist expertise in clinical assessment, treatment, and evaluation
• Risk management skills and experience
• Involvement in clinical governance objectives
• Knowledge of health policy application
• Development of care programs and providing specialist advice
• Clinical reasoning skills for diagnosis and intervention
• Development of protocols and audit involvement
• Experience in multidisciplinary working
• Innovation and resource management
• Research experience
• Willingness to be trained in PMVA techniques

Managerial/Supervisory Experience

Essential criteria

• Supervision and development of multidisciplinary team members
• Delivery of education and training
• Acting as a clinical supervisor or facilitating peer groups

Information Technology

Essential criteria

• Data analysis and reporting with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Proficiency with computer systems, spreadsheets, databases, and electronic records

Personal Qualities/Attributes

Essential criteria

• Alignment with Trust’s values and behaviors
• Effective communication skills across organizational levels and external bodies
• Ability to overcome barriers due to disabilities
• Situational analysis and judgment skills
• Planning and organizing complex activities
• Independent working ability
• Diplomacy, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Curiosity and adaptability to change
• Commitment to quality improvement and self-development