Job summary
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

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.

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.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

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.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

Job responsibilities
UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibilitycriteria.

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 atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif 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 and Training
Essential

• To have a Degree in Speech & Language Therapy recognised by RCSLT
• Registered with H.C.P.C
• Achieved dysphagia competencies to specialist level
• Valid driving licence
• Evidence of relevant CPD

Experience
Essential

• Experience in the management of complex communication/swallowing disorders.
• Have experience in carrying own caseload independently carrying out assessments & treatment.
• Experience of working with different conditions and aetiologies.
• Experience in developing & delivering training packages internally & externally to SALT & wider MDT
• Experience of supervising staff/students.
• Experience of working in a wide range of acute care settings including Emergency Care
• Experience of using/observing instrumental assessment in the management of dysphagia

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential

• To have an understanding of assessment, management and rehabilitation with complex dysphagia.
• Able to work as part of a specialised MDT
• Understanding of 'End of Life' pathway within the acute setting.
• Able to deliver complex and sensitive concepts in easily understood language to patients, carers and staff
• Able to participate in quality improvement projects including research and audit.
• Competent IT skills
• Have use of a 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Speech and Language Therapy
Georgina Bruce
georgina.bruce9@nhs.net
01305253319

Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)