Speech and Language Therapist Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Antistatique; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join their dynamic Inpatient Team. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, focusing on communication and swallowing challenges. You will be part of a supportive team, gaining experience across various clinical areas including Stroke and Cancer services. The position promises professional growth through training and development, all within a beautiful rural setting known for its stunning coastline and outdoor activities. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to enhance your skills, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Recent qualification or nearing completion in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Ability to work with adults and manage communication difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.

Skills

Speech and Language Assessment

Dysphagia Competencies

Clinical Rehabilitation

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our dynamic Inpatient Team at Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust. The post is full time, working 37.5 hours per week and will involve assessment, treatment and management of patients with communication and swallowing difficulties. This job is ideal for anyone who is about to qualify or is recently qualified, would like to have experience working with adults or we can support someone wanting to return to practice.

The post involves providing Speech and Language assessment and rehabilitation for patients at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester. There will be opportunities to develop your skills in all clinical areas including Stroke, Acute in-patients, Cancer services, Voice, Head and Neck and Critical care. You will be fully supported to complete your dysphagia competencies and will have the opportunity to develop skills in instrumental assessment to support your clinical practice.

You will be joining an established Speech and Language Therapy Team who work alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Dietitians and Therapy Support Workers supported by a Clinical Lead Therapist. You will be encouraged to take an active role in current projects, including service development and evaluation, internal and external training, audit and research review.

You will be working in a rewarding and challenging clinical environment and will be responsible for taking students when established within the team. The therapies department at Dorset County Hospital is committed to ensuring staff feel supported with their wellbeing and career progression through supervision, appraisal, in-house and external training and leadership development.

The Therapies Service at Dorset County Hospital is an integrated Therapies Service working together to ensure that Therapies provision is the best that it can be, balancing quality and resourcing to provide and improve patient centred services. Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a modern District General Hospital offering an excellent working environment. Much of West Dorset is designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty, and the Jurassic coastline is protected by World Heritage status. There are numerous beaches within easy reach, and Portland Harbour (host of 2012 Olympic Sailing) promotes a wide range of water sport activities. The area is largely rural, with good rail and road links. The closest airport is situated in Bournemouth. We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

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For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

This advert closes on Thursday 24 Apr 2025.

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