Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Macmillan & ENT

Dorset County Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Dorchester is looking for a motivated B6 Speech and Language Therapist to join their team. This specialist role focuses on assessing and treating communication and swallowing difficulties related to ENT and cancer. The ideal candidate will have experience managing diverse patient needs and will benefit from ongoing professional development and support within a collaborative environment. This opportunity includes participation in training programs and access to clinical supervision.

Benefits

Access to continuous professional development

Clinical supervision

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing patients with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge in assessing and treating patients post cancer treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnosis, assessment, and treatment to patients with voice problems.
• Collaborate with the Macmillan Cancer Therapy Team for inpatients.
• Lead provision of therapy to patients with ENT/Head and Neck disorders.
• Develop training programs across MDT's.

Skills

ENT knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Swallowing assessment

Education

Relevant health care qualification

Job description

Not only will you be part of our dynamic Speech and Language Therapy Team you will also benefit from having a role within the much acclaimed Macmillan Cancer Therapy Team assessing and treating people with communication and swallowing difficulties pre and post cancer treatment. In this rewarding, specialist role you will gain experience in managing patients with a wide range of ENT and head and neck cancer aetiologies. We will provide you with access to peer support, regular 1:1 meetings with the clinical lead speech and language therapist, appraisals and clinical supervision. We actively encourage CPD, attendance at the Head & Neck and Voice CEN, and training opportunities including developing instrumental assessment skills in videofluoroscopy and FEES as and when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• To work as a member of the Speech and Language Therapy Team providing diagnosis, assessment, treatment and management to patients with voice and/or swallowing problems secondary to an ENT diagnosis both within an inpatient and outpatient setting
• To work as a member of the Macmillan Cancer Therapy Team providing diagnosis, assessment, treatment and management to patients with communication and/or swallowing problems secondary to a cancer diagnosis for inpatients at Dorset County Hospital.
• To work with the Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist leading on Speech and Language Therapy specialist provision to patients at Dorset County Hospital referred with ENT/Head and Neck, voice, speech and swallowing disorders.
• In conjunction with the team, develop and participate in training programmes across acute and community MDT's.

About DCHFT

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff. Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities. We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under‑represented groups. We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Job Details

We are seeking a motivated, and enthusiastic B6 Speech and Language Therapist wishing to develop their skills in ENT, Head and Neck and oncology. We will also consider applicants who are looking for a B5 developing B6 opportunity within this specialty.

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