We are pleased to announce a new opportunity for a
Bank Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist
to join our Head and Neck Oncology and ENT team.
This role will involve working with inpatients and outpatients with a range of ENT / Head and Neck, Voice, swallowing and upper airway conditions.
The successful applicant will have specialist clinical knowledge and skills in the management of dysphagia and communication difficulties and will be able to work independently in order to support the team to provide excellent patient care.
We would encourage applicants to get in touch if they have expertise in a part of the role's job description.
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.
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 teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some 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 about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service anticipated during
XXX (season) 202x , when this role and base of work will relocate to
xxxx site . Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance/reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
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
Qualifications
Essential
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent HCPC registration Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists RCSLT Dysphagia Competency Evidence of a range of CPD activities including membership of CEN groups
Desirable
Videofluoroscopy competencies RCSLT level 3
Experience
Essential
Working with an adult caseload, assessing and treating patients with a variety of aetiologies. Experience of working as an SLT in an acute setting with H & N and or laryngology Independent assessment, management, therapeutic intervention and discharge of patients with communication disorders and dysphagia Providing carer support in healthcare settings Working effectively in a team Dealing appropriately with difficult situations Teaching and educating patients, relatives, carers & staff
Desirable
Experience of the supervision of students and junior staff
Other
Essential
Ability to work flexibly across teams and sites
Language requirement
Essential
Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address
University Hospitals Dorset (All Sites) Dorset BH7 7DW Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 153-TSB00074
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Bank Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist
to join our Head and Neck Oncology and ENT team.
This role will involve working with inpatients and outpatients with a range of ENT / Head and Neck, Voice, swallowing and upper airway conditions.
The successful applicant will have specialist clinical knowledge and skills in the management of dysphagia and communication difficulties and will be able to work independently in order to support the team to provide excellent patient care.
We would encourage applicants to get in touch if they have expertise in a part of the role's job description.
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.
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 teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some 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 about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service anticipated during
XXX (season) 202x , when this role and base of work will relocate to
xxxx site . Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance/reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
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
Qualifications
Essential
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent HCPC registration Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists RCSLT Dysphagia Competency Evidence of a range of CPD activities including membership of CEN groups
Desirable
Videofluoroscopy competencies RCSLT level 3
Experience
Essential
Working with an adult caseload, assessing and treating patients with a variety of aetiologies. Experience of working as an SLT in an acute setting with H & N and or laryngology Independent assessment, management, therapeutic intervention and discharge of patients with communication disorders and dysphagia Providing carer support in healthcare settings Working effectively in a team Dealing appropriately with difficult situations Teaching and educating patients, relatives, carers & staff
Desirable
Experience of the supervision of students and junior staff
Other
Essential
Ability to work flexibly across teams and sites
Language requirement
Essential
Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address
University Hospitals Dorset (All Sites) Dorset BH7 7DW Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 153-TSB00074
#J-18808-Ljbffr
