Looking for specialist speech and language therapist jobs in Dorchester with visa sponsorship? Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for adult acute inpatient work.
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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Jobs in Dorchester: Overview
| Job Title | Specialist Speech and Language Therapist |
| Employer | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Location | Dorchester, UK (Dorset County Hospital) |
| Salary | £39,959–£48,117 per year |
| Job Type | Permanent, full-time or part-time |
| Experience | Band 6 level with dysphagia competencies |
| Visa Sponsorship | Eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship (subject to UKVI criteria) |
| Closing Date | 22 November 2026 |
About the Employer
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides acute hospital services in Dorchester. Its Speech and Language Therapy team covers adult inpatients with communication and swallowing disorders, including critical care, cancer and ENT pathways.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide diagnosis, assessment, treatment and management for adult inpatients with communication and swallowing problems
- Work across acute wards, including critical care, cancer and ENT as required
- Participate in the videofluoroscopy clinic
- Supervise junior staff and students and deliver training to the wider MDT
Requirements
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy recognised by RCSLT
- Current HCPC registration
- Dysphagia competencies to specialist level
- Experience managing complex communication and swallowing disorders independently
- Valid driving licence preferred
Visa Sponsorship and International Applicants
This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Applications from candidates who require sponsorship are welcome and will be considered. Sponsorship is subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.
Salary and Benefits
- Agenda for Change Band 6: £39,959 to £48,117 per year
- NHS pension scheme
- Access to peer support, supervision and CPD
- Skilled Worker sponsorship eligible
- Open until 22 November 2026
- NHS Band 6 with CPD support
- UK HCPC registration required
- Salary starts at Band 6 minimum
How to Apply
Apply on the NHS Jobs site. Complete the online application and supporting statement that addresses the person specification.
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