Clinical Lead Speech & Language Therapist Voice/Head & Neck

Job overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for the right person to come and work as a member of the Dorset County Hospital Speech and Language Therapy Team (Adult Service) and  provide a highly specialist flexible service to adults with voice disorders and head and neck cancer in an outpatient and inpatient capacity.

You will have autonomy in running voice clinics and a small head and neck service to patients in West Dorset. You will be integrated into the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team and have an opportunity to work within other areas of specialty if desired.  If you have the necessary skills and a desire to lead this specialist service then we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To work as a member of the Dorset County Hospital Speech and Language Therapy Team (Adult Service) in the provision of a highly specialist flexible service to adults with voice disorders predominantly at the Outpatient Therapy Centre, Charlton Down.

To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing highly specialist therapy to patients with Head and Neck Cancer related communication, voice and/or swallowing difficulties.

In line with requirements of other Band 7s on site, to deputise for the Team Lead in respect of operational management of the service as required.

To contribute to the Videofluoroscopy service, specifically for Head and Neck cancer patients, and to provide cover for the lead clinicians in Videofluoroscopy as required.

Supervise and develop junior members of the team within the service.

Detailed job description and main 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 [email protected] 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.