Total 2 job vacancies by Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Are you an enthusiastic Senior Specialist Audiologist or Clinical Scientist looking to join our team. We are a community-based department that supports the whole of Dorset. We have two main hubs in Bournemouth and in Weymouth and hold clinics at other outstations across the county. This role would predominantly be based at our Bournemouth site.

Working as part of the Senior Adult Audiology Team within the Dorset Audiology Department, managing change, and supporting service development. Clinical responsibilities include running complex adult hearing pathways and undertaking vestibular diagnostic testing as part of the Balance Team. Running Audiology Led ENT Clinics as part of clinical and managerial responsibilities. This would include onwards referral for imaging.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual wishing to develop their management and clinical skill as part of a growing service actively working towards UKAS IQIPS accreditation. Working with the Head of Service, Clinical Leads and wider Senior Management team to facilitate quality improvement, manage aspects of the service and line manage colleagues.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

For further details / informal visits please contact: Alan Bryant Adult Clinical Lead on 01202 443847 alan.bryant1@nhs.net, and or Lisa Nind Paediatric Clinical Lead on 01202 443846 l.nind@nhs.net





If you are interested in moving to Dorset we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000. For further details on relocation expenses please emaildhc.careers@nhs.net

You will be enthusiastic about service improvement and quality assurance, well-motivated and flexible and will provide a comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitation service for our adult and paediatric patients. Good communication and project management skills are essential, together with the skills to provide excellent patient care and make clinical decisions, BSc Hons Audiology / MSc with CCC in Audiology, or equivalent qualifications required. Higher training such as CAC /STP/ or HTS would be desirable, especially in vestibular diagnostic testing. The candidate would need experience of running autonomous vestibular assessment clinics.

You will work as part of the Senior Adult Audiology Team within the Dorset Audiology Department, managing change, and supporting service development. Clinical responsibilities will include running complex adult hearing pathways and undertaking vestibular diagnostic testing as part of the Balance Team. You will also run Audiology Led ENT Clinics as part of their clinical and managerial responsibilities. This would include onwards referral for imaging.

You will be required to work at our outstations at times and therefore a car driver with a full current driving license would be beneficial.







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.

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 Prince’s 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


This advert closes on Monday 2 Dec 2024

· Are you an innovative, creative, motivated caring professional who is looking for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity to join our well established Pan Dorset Intellectual Disability (ID) CAMHS service.

The team work collaboratively, you will have the support and opportunity to develop your own skills and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

This role is a Full Time permanent position within the pan-Dorset ID CAMHS service. The role will involve working across the two sites in Dorset - Southbourne and Dorchester, with your base of work being at Seascape. You will need to have a valid driving licence and use of a car as you will be required to review and monitor patients in their own homes and within other community settings. Opportunities for flexible working are available as long as the service needs are met.

To assist with the planning, delivery and review of individual intervention plans as part of the Pan Dorset Intellectual Disabilities (ID) CAMHS Team.

To carry out treatments, procedures, and therapeutic interventions in accordance with Trust policies promoting a person-centred approach at all times.

To assist in ensuring that young people and their families have input into and engage effectively with interventions and are able to access appropriate services

To assist young people to gain access to resources/services including school.

To participate in clinical supervision in line with organisational policy.

To work collaboratively at all times with a range of professionals and organisations liaising regularly with key workers.

To develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with young people and their families based on mutual respect and honesty, ensuring appropriate boundaries are maintained at all times.

To be aware of the importance of team working and provide accurate written and verbal reports to the multi-disciplinary team on individual young people’s progress, including attending case conferences.

As required to carry out specific work with individual children as outlined in individual behaviour and skills plans.

To act as a role model to junior staff upholding and implementing good practice in the workplace, always ensuring the highest standards of evidence-based care.



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.

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.

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.


This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Aug 2024