Job summary
The post involves being the Speech and Language Therapy Team Lead for the Stroke and Neuro service at Dorset County Hospital which includes the rehab ward at the Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne. You will be responsible for providing a highly specialist speech and language therapy service and leading a team of three other therapists across this pathway.
If you have experience of working within a stroke and neuro service and are looking for a new and exciting challenge - this may be the job for you! We have recently been awarded significant investment to develop Dorset Stroke & Neuro Services to meet the National Stroke Service model. This includes developments across the pathway in West & North Dorset including hyper acute care (based at Dorset County Hospital), specialist rehabilitation beds (based in Sherborne) & Integrated Community Stroke Services (ICSS). This is a really exciting time as we significantly expand our existing services & embed innovative ways of working to improve clinical outcomes for patients following stroke or neurological illness or injury. Join our team at this exciting time as DCHFT & DUHFT collaborate to bring this policy to life.
Main duties of the job
This post will provide highly specialist skills in the assessment and management of swallowing and communication difficulties for patients post stroke and will allow you to work within both an acute and rehabilitation setting.
You will be joining an established Stroke Therapy Team of Physiotherapists, Dietitians, Speech & Language Therapists and Therapy Support Workers supported You will take an active role in current and new projects, including service development and evaluation, internal and external training, audit and research review.
You will be working in a rewarding and challenging clinical environment and will be responsible for the supervision and appraisal of your team members. The therapies department at Dorset County Hospital is committed to ensuring staff feel supported with their wellbeing and career progression through supervision, appraisal, in-house and external training and leadership development.
About us
The Therapies Service at Dorset County Hospital is an integrated Therapies Service working together to ensure that Therapies provision is the best that it can be, balancing quality and resourcing to provide and improve patient centred services. The Therapies Team is committed to the principle of seven day working and is currently working towards this goal.Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a modern District General Hospital offering an excellent working environment. Much of West Dorset is designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty, and the Jurassic coastline is protected by World Heritage status. There are numerous beaches within easy reach, and Portland Harbour (host of 2012 Olympic Sailing) promotes a wide range of water sport activities. The area is largely rural, with good rail and road links. The closest airport is situated in Bournemouth. We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation.
Job description
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 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 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 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, Qaualificcation and Training
Essential
- Degree In Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered as a Speech and Language Therapist with the Health Professions Council
- Evidence of CPD pertinent to the role.
- Evidence of participation in clinical excellence networks appropriate to role.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical experience leading to capability to practice at a highly specialist level in the field stroke and neuro.
- Experience in the independent management of dysphagia and communication difficulties in stroke and neuro. Including instrumental assessment.
- Experience of successfully working in a fast pace clinical environment with a high level of clinical demand.
- Experience of participating in clinical audit and risk management.
- Experience of MDT working.
- Experience of patient and public involvement in service planning and provision.
- Experience of leading a team and providing supervision to junior members.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- The ability to work effectively as part of the wider MDT
- To have a thorough knowledge of National Service Frameworks, SSNAP, clinical guidelines and government directives specific to stroke and neuro.
- To be able to carry out audit and service improvement projects.
- To have IT competency appropriate to the role.
- To have a current driving licence and access to own car
Person Specification
Education, Qaualificcation and Training
Essential
- Degree In Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered as a Speech and Language Therapist with the Health Professions Council
- Evidence of CPD pertinent to the role.
- Evidence of participation in clinical excellence networks appropriate to role.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical experience leading to capability to practice at a highly specialist level in the field stroke and neuro.
- Experience in the independent management of dysphagia and communication difficulties in stroke and neuro. Including instrumental assessment.
- Experience of successfully working in a fast pace clinical environment with a high level of clinical demand.
- Experience of participating in clinical audit and risk management.
- Experience of MDT working.
- Experience of patient and public involvement in service planning and provision.
- Experience of leading a team and providing supervision to junior members.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- The ability to work effectively as part of the wider MDT
- To have a thorough knowledge of National Service Frameworks, SSNAP, clinical guidelines and government directives specific to stroke and neuro.
- To be able to carry out audit and service improvement projects.
- To have IT competency appropriate to the role.
- To have a current 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.
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).
