Job Description

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Speech and Language Therapy teams at University Hospitals Dorset (UHD).



Working with patients with complex swallowing and communication disorders in critical care, respiratory, cardiology, gastroenterology, trauma, orthopaedics, oncology, stroke, neurology and older persons medicine, this post provides opportunity for growth and development within a supportive team environment. In addition, the service includes regular Videofluoroscopy clinics, run jointly with the radiology department.



We are happy to consider applicants from individuals wanting a static acute post or those wanting a rotational post. Rotations include acute, stroke, Early Supported Discharge and NeuroSMART.



So why not join us in providing passionate, patient-centred care and partaking in service development as we continue on our transformation journey as UHD.

Rota:

Weekend working and bank holiday cover will be required as part of this role.



This role requires HCPC Registration .

Base Location:

The Royal Bournemouth Hospital. While the role is predominantly based at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, t he post holder will also be expected to work at Poole Hospital, as part of University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust and from Canford House, Wallisdown if rotating to ESD.

Interview Date:

12th November 2025



This role will involve working with patients with a range of swallowing and communication conditions. Formal and informal supervision with colleagues and students will also be a requirement of the role.



The successful applicant will have specialist clinical knowledge and skills in the management of dysphagia and communication difficulties and will work closely with senior members of the team to provide excellent patient care.



To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.



Or if you'd like to find out more, please contact us -

Anna Trehane - Clinical Specialist, ESD - Tel:

0300 019 4473 / Email: a.trehane@nhs.net

Vicki Bishop - Acute Clinical Lead - Tel:

0300 019 4437 / Email: vicki.bishop2@nhs.net



At UHD we are proud to offer a range of training opportunities and as a team we meet regularly to focus on training, education and health and well-being.



This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic team. We look forward to hearing from you.



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.



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 at interview.



To work as a core member of the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team providing specialist assessment and therapy to in patients with acquired communication and swallowing disorders



To provide formal supervision and peer support to colleagues



To lead on supervision of students