An exciting opportunity has arisen due to investment for an innovative and motivated Speech and Language Therapist with skills and experience in dysfluency to join our team. We are looking for applications from Speech and Language Therapists who demonstrate excellent clinical skills and knowledge, a passion for service improvement and innovation, the ability to lead with enthusiasm and energy and are committed to development of their self and others.

As the service transitions into The Balanced System, you will be responsible for ensuring a robust, evidence-based offer is in place for all levels and strands of the framework, working alongside and collaboratively with our partner agencies.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Main duties of the job

You will act as Clinical Lead for the Children and Young People's Speech and Language Therapy Service in the area of Dysfluency.

Lead on implementation and evaluation of evidence based improvement programmes in a range of settings to drive continuous quality improvement in the delivery of high quality and safe care for patients and service users

Provide a high quality person centred approach to care delivery which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity.

Positively lead, influence and improve the quality of the clinical environment by the provision of research, audit, or educational activities to facilitate improvements in patient care and organisational development.

Provide advanced specialist advice, support, supervision and continuous professional development activities.

Provide best practice advice in a clinical setting for mentors/educators and staff in relation to clinical practice and governance.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Essential

• Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by minimum PG dip (120 credits) at level 7 or working towards in a relevant subject, or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
• Membership of the relevant Professional Body

Job Specific Experience

Essential

• Recent experience at Band 6 level
• Able to demonstrate specialist expertise and knowledge underpinned by theory acquired through CPD in relation to clinical assessment, treatment, and evaluation.
• Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice
• Able to actively research for the potential to improve quality and customer care, seeking new ideas and methods to improve health care.
• Evidence of involvement in policy and practice change.

Managerial/Supervisory Experience

Essential

• Evidence of delivering education and training in practice.

Personal Qualities/Attributes

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills.
• Experience of planning and organising complex activities requiring the formulation and adjustment of plans .e.g. organising own time, co-ordination with other agencies and plans for sudden, unforeseen circumstances.
• Ability to evaluate care leading to improvement in quality standards an service improvement

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset Children and Young People's Speech and Language Therapy

Pan Dorset

Pan Dorset - base to be agreed

BH17 0RB

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