The Speech & Language Therapy team at UHD are looking for a B6 therapist to join our integrated stroke therapy team.
Following recent investment in training, we have a number of opportunities in the team. This will include actively working towards obtaining video fluoroscopy competencies with the possibility of FEES competencies at a later date.
This role requires HCPC Registration
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
We are a friendly, sociable and supportive team with a focus on service improvement and team development. Our Stroke team are currently involved in the international PhEAST study, providing opportunities to be involved in research and to deliver pharyngeal electrical stimulation to dysphagic patients. You will be invited to actively participate in service improvement projects to improve the quality of care for our stroke patients. There will also be the opportunity to supervise newly qualified members of the team.
We offer a 7-day service to our patients so weekend and bank holiday working will be required. As part of University Hospitals Dorset, this post will involve primarily working at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital site, however, there is an expectation that there may be occasional cross site working
Part-time and flexible working options will be considered.
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.
In some cases this means that a 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 understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
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