Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
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Opportunity at Dorset County Hospital
An opportunity has arisen at Dorset County Hospital to join our supportive speech and language therapy team.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic B6 Speech and Language Therapist wishing to develop their skills across the adult acute inpatient pathway. We will also consider applicants who would be suitable for a B5 developing B6 role.
Role Description
You will be part of our dynamic Speech and Language Therapy Team and will have a specialist role managing complex communication and swallowing disorders across all acute inpatient wards. You will also have the opportunity to work within our Macmillan cancer therapy team and the ENT service as required.
Responsibilities
- To work as a member of the Speech and Language Therapy Team providing diagnosis, assessment, treatment and management to adult in-patients with communication and/or swallowing problems with a range of aetiologies including critical care, cancer and ENT as required.
- 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 Communication and Swallowing disorders.
- To participate, as needed, in the videofluoroscopy clinic.
- To supervise junior members of staff and students.
- Develop and participate in training programmes across acute and community MDT’s.
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Support and Development
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 relevant CENs and training opportunities including developing instrumental assessment skills.
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.
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Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Georgina Bruce
- Job title: Head of Speech and Language Therapy
- Email address: georgina.bruce9@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01305 253319
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