Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Macmillan & ENT

An exciting opportunity has arisen to come and work 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 in ENT, Head and Neck and oncology. We will also consider applicants who are looking for a B5 developing B6 opportunity within this specialty.

Not only will you be part of our dynamic Speech and Language Therapy Team, but you will also benefit from having a role within the much acclaimed Macmillan Cancer Therapy Team, assessing and treating people with communication and swallowing difficulties pre and post cancer treatment.

In this rewarding, specialist role, you will gain experience in managing patients with a wide range of ENT and head and neck cancer aetiologies.

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 the Head & Neck and Voice CEN, and training opportunities including developing instrumental assessment skills in videofluoroscopy and FEES as and when appropriate.

Key Responsibilities:

• To work as a member of the Speech and Language Therapy Team providing diagnosis, assessment, treatment, and management to patients with voice and/or swallowing problems secondary to an ENT diagnosis both within an inpatient and outpatient setting.
• To work as a member of the Macmillan Cancer Therapy Team providing diagnosis, assessment, treatment, and management to patients with communication and/or swallowing problems secondary to a cancer diagnosis for inpatients at Dorset County Hospital.
• 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 ENT/Head and Neck, voice, speech, and swallowing disorders.
• In conjunction with the team, develop and participate in training programmes across acute and community MDT’s.

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.

Integrity and Authenticity: We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

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 eligibility criteria.