Overview
A Vacancy at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. 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.
Responsibilities
* 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.
About Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
* 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.
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.
Application Details
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 tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk 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.
Closing Date
This advert closes on Sunday 22 Feb 2026
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