Speech and Language Therapist ENT/Head & Neck - Bank Worker

NHS; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Bank Speech and Language Therapist to join their team at Dorset County Hospital. The role involves providing specialist services to adults with voice disorders and dysphagia. Candidates should possess a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and be registered with the Health Professions Council. This position offers flexible hours and the opportunity to supervise junior staff, contributing to a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Highly specialist skills as a Dysphagia Practitioner.
• Evidence of clinical experience in Head and Neck Cancer and Dysphonia.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, and management for patients with ENT or Head and Neck Cancer.
• Supervise and develop junior team members.

Skills

Dysphagia

Assessment

Diagnosis

Treatment

Communication

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Registered as a Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

Go back Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Speech and Language Therapist ENT/Head & Neck - Bank Worker

The closing date is 25 May 2025

We have an opportunity for a Bank Speech and Language Therapist to work within the Dorset County Hospital Speech and Language Therapy Team (Adult Service) providing a highly specialist flexible service to adults with voice disorders, dysphagia and potentially laryngectomy in an outpatient capacity.

The out-patient voice therapy service is located at Charlton Down Therapy Centre just outside Dorchester.

If you have the necessary skills and are looking for bank hours then we would love to hear from you.

Disclaimer: As a Bank Worker, the nature of your engagement will be seen as on a day-to-day basis. You are entitled to choose whether to accept engagements which will be offered to you. A statement does not constitute a contract of employment, nor is the Trust under any obligation to offer you any engagement or further engagement under these terms. The job description for this Bank role relates to the equivalent substantive position. Whilst engaged by the Trust you would be expected to operate within the requirements of the job description.

Main duties of the job

To work as a member of the Dorset County Hospital Speech and Language Therapy Team (Adult Service) providing assessment, treatment and management to patients with ENT or Head and Neck Cancer related communication, voice and/or swallowing problems including potentially some management of laryngectomy if needed.

There would also be an opportunity to supervise and develop junior members of the team within the ENT service.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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.

Please contact us at [e-mail] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

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.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications, & Training

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Registered as a Speech and Language Therapist with the Health Professions Council.
• Highly Specialist skills as a Dysphagia Practitioner

Knowledge & Experience

• Evidence of clinical experience leading to capability to practice at a highly specialist level in the field of Head and Neck Cancer and Dysphonia.
• Experience of working in outpatient clinics (both SLT led and consultant led)

Skills & Abilities

• Up-to-date and advanced knowledge of head and neck cancer treatments approaches.
• The ability to independently assess, diagnose and treat patients with complex disorders and/or presentations, to a highly specialist level and to lead in the provision of specialist speech and language therapy care to these patients
• Full driving licence and access to own car.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£46,148 to £52,809 a yearPro Rata Per Annum