Job summary
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 jobTo 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 usAt 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.
Details Date posted09 May 2025
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 7
Salary£46,148 to £52,809 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
ContractBank
Working patternFlexible working
Reference number405-25-AHP218SALT
Job locationsDorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
DORCHESTER
DT1 2JY
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 Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk 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.
Job description Job responsibilitiesOur 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 Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk 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 EssentialThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer nameDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
AddressDorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
DORCHESTER
DT1 2JY
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Employer details Employer nameDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
AddressDorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
DORCHESTER
DT1 2JY
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
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