Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Bournemouth, Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bournemouth is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their adult community team. This part-time role involves managing complex cases, making clinical decisions, and leading team activities to ensure high-quality service delivery. The ideal candidate has experience in mental health and a commitment to evidence-based practice. This position offers opportunities for professional development within a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Experience as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Ability to manage complex cases independently.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex service users in mental health wards.
• Provide supervision and education to team members.
• Contribute to service planning aligned with healthcare objectives.

Skills

Independent assessments

Complex clinical decision-making

Person-centred services

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

We are looking for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist Team. We welcome applications from experienced therapists with opportunities to develop from a Band 6 to Band 7.

As a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, you will manage a caseload of complex cases, undertake independent assessments, and manage service users, incorporating pharmacological considerations where appropriate. You will make complex clinical decisions regarding service user management and clinical outcomes and contribute to strategic and clinical development.

This is a part-time post of 30 hours, working within the Older Person’s Mental Health wards at Alderney and St Ann's Hospital. Our service embraces flexible working to meet service needs. You will be based within the Adult Community Speech and Language Team, working on two older person mental health wards at Alderney Hospital and one at St Ann's Hospital.

If you have any queries or wish to meet the service and/or ward teams, please contact [e-mail] or call 01202 307766.

Applications from candidates requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship are unfortunately ineligible.

Additional responsibilities include:

1. Providing supervision and education to the multidisciplinary team and SLTs within the Adult Community SLT service.
2. Ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred services with a focus on integrated care, safety, privacy, and dignity.
3. Leading day-to-day clinical team activities and supporting continuous improvement in service user experience.
4. Ensuring the practice is evidence-based and up-to-date.
5. Contributing to service planning and design aligned with trust, locality, and government objectives.
6. Completing an Enhanced DBS check, covered by the Trust; applicants in the DBS update service may present a valid certificate.
7. This is a fixed-term role, primarily on secondment basis for NHS staff, requiring prior permission for release.

At Dorset HealthCare, we aim to empower people through outstanding healthcare services. We are a dynamic, inclusive employer rated 'outstanding' by the CQC in 2019, with a strong focus on diversity and equal opportunities. Join us to challenge yourself, build your career, and make a difference in our communities.

For detailed duties and responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification. Ensure your application reflects these criteria.

We also partner with The Prince’s Trust to support young people aged 16-30 into employment. For support or to refer someone, contact [e-mail].

This advert closes on Wednesday, 13 August 2025.