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We have recently been awarded significant investment to develop Dorset Stroke & Neuro Services. 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), and Integrated Community Stroke Services (ICSS). This is a really exciting time as we expand existing services and embed innovative ways of working to improve clinical outcomes for patients following stroke or neurological illness.
We would welcome applications from anyone already at a B6 level or will consider B5’s with relevant stroke experience looking for a B5 developing 6 role. The position is full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, and involves specialist dysphagia and communication intervention for patients post‑stroke.
Responsibilities
* Provide specialist Speech and Language Assessment and Rehabilitation for patients on the Acute Stroke Unit at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester and the Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne.
* Ensure rehabilitation continues across the stroke pathway.
* Deliver specialist dysphagia and communication intervention for patients post stroke.
* Supervise at least one team member.
* Take an active role in current projects, including service development, evaluation, audit, and research review.
* Maintain professional knowledge through supervision, appraisal and training.
Benefits
* Dynamic stroke team with physiotherapists, dietitians, and support workers.
* Clinical Lead Therapist providing support and development.
* Opportunities for service development and research.
* Wellbeing and career progression support through supervision, appraisal, in‑house and external training.
UKVI Sponsorship
This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
Contact
For further details or informal visits, please contact:
Name: Georgina Bruce
Job title: Head of Speech and Language Therapy
Email: georgina.bruce@dchft.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01305 253319
Location
Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester, England.
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