Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Antistatique; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an esteemed hospital focused on providing exceptional speech and language therapy services. This role offers the opportunity to work with adult inpatients facing complex communication and swallowing disorders. You will engage in a variety of responsibilities, including diagnosis, treatment, and management, while also supervising junior staff and contributing to training programs. The hospital prides itself on high-quality patient care and a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and developing your skills in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex communication and swallowing disorders.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage communication and swallowing disorders across acute inpatient wards.
• Supervise junior staff and participate in training programs.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Communication Disorders Management

Swallowing Disorders Management

Clinical Supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Postgraduate Training in Clinical Practice

Job description

Join Our Speech and Language Therapy Team at Dorset County Hospital

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at Dorset County Hospital as part of our supportive speech and language therapy team.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic B6 Speech and Language Therapist wishing to develop skills across the adult acute inpatient pathway. Applicants suitable for a B5 developing B6 opportunity will also be considered.

Role Responsibilities

1. Manage complex communication and swallowing disorders across all acute inpatient wards.
2. Participate in a project within the Emergency Department and Same Day Emergency Care.
3. Provide diagnosis, assessment, treatment, and management to adult in-patients with communication and/or swallowing problems.
4. Work with the Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist leading on specialist provision.
5. Participate in a weekly videofluoroscopy clinic.
6. Supervise junior staff and students.
7. Develop and participate in training programs across acute and community MDTs.
8. Be part of an SLT project within Emergency Care.

Support and Development

We offer peer support, regular 1:1 meetings with the clinical lead, appraisals, and clinical supervision. We encourage CPD, attendance at relevant courses, and training opportunities including developing instrumental assessment skills in videofluoroscopy and FEES.

About Dorset County Hospital

We pride ourselves on high-quality patient care and fostering a fair, inclusive culture. Our mission is to provide compassionate services and create an environment where staff can excel. We celebrate diversity and are committed to inclusivity.

Application Details

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details. When applying, describe how your experience and skills meet the person specification. For assistance, contact us if you cannot view or download the attachment.

We seek staff who embody our Trust Values: Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Excellence. To learn more, search for Dorset County Hospital online.

This advert closes on Monday 12 May 2025.

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