Job summary
Due to internal promotion we are looking for a rotational Speech and Language Therapist at University Hospitals Dorset to join our team!
This opportunity falls within our B5 rotations across our acute and stroke wards working with a range of adult acquired conditions.
The successful candidate will provide dysphagia and communication assessment/ therapy to patients with a wide range of clinical diagnoses including stroke, older person's medicine, respiratory, trauma and gastroenterology.
With specialist teams covering Head & Neck, voice, stroke, acute medicine, older person's medicine and critical care, there will be opportunities to expand your exposure to, and knowledge in these areas, while completing your rotations in acute and stroke.
Working in comprehensive multi-disciplinary teams, you will be supported by our clinical specialists. We pride ourselves on our NQP and dysphagia competency support structure and ensure our B5s have ample opportunity to access both peer and regular formal supervision.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
We are friendly, sociable, supportive team with a focus on service improvement and team development. Our Stroke team are currently involved in the international PhEAST study, providing opportunities to be involved in research from an early stage of your career.
We offer a 7-day service to our patients so weekend and bank holiday working will be required. As part of University Hospitals Dorset, this rotation will involve working across both The Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital sites.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a range of acquired disorders within an acute care setting including stroke, long-term conditions, and care of the elderly (Placement, voluntary, employed).
- Experience of assessment, management, therapeutic intervention and discharge of patients with communication disorders and dysphagia
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound understanding of the pathology of neurological conditions, respiratory conditions, older person's medicine, gastroenterology.
- Knowledge of the clinical pathway for patients from acute care to long term management
other requirements
Essential
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Desirable
- To have a full driving license and be able to drive within the local geographic area
Skills
Essential
- Excellent, effective and adaptable verbal & written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a range of acquired disorders within an acute care setting including stroke, long-term conditions, and care of the elderly (Placement, voluntary, employed).
- Experience of assessment, management, therapeutic intervention and discharge of patients with communication disorders and dysphagia
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound understanding of the pathology of neurological conditions, respiratory conditions, older person's medicine, gastroenterology.
- Knowledge of the clinical pathway for patients from acute care to long term management
other requirements
Essential
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Desirable
- To have a full driving license and be able to drive within the local geographic area
Skills
Essential
- Excellent, effective and adaptable verbal & written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
