Specialist Speech and Language Therapist ENT/HNC
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Job Summary
Due to successful internal promotion, we are recruiting for a 0.6 WTE developing specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join us in the SLT ENT/HNC Service at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust. Based at the Queen's Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital campuses, the role requires a dynamic and enthusiastic specialist SLT to provide specialist HNC/ENT SLT services to patients in a variety of settings.
Job Summary
Due to successful internal promotion, we are recruiting for a 0.6 WTE developing specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join us in the SLT ENT/HNC Service at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust. Based at the Queen's Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital campuses, the role requires a dynamic and enthusiastic specialist SLT to provide specialist HNC/ENT SLT services to patients in a variety of settings.
The role requires a developing specialist level of clinical and professional expertise, and you will manage and prioritise a caseload with formal and informal clinical supervision from highly supportive senior colleagues. Familiarity working with this specialist client group is desirable as is commitment to continual professional development and development within this field. You will join a team with a strong ethos of and team-working, in which professional development, quality improvement and research are encouraged.
Main duties of the job
To manage and prioritise own caseload in a highly specialist area under supervision of senior ENT SLT colleagues, delivering appropriate packages of care.
To work collaboratively with a variety of different agencies/professionals across primary and secondary care; social services and the Voluntary sector
To contribute to planning, and delivery of programmes of learning and development to other professionals within specialist clinical area
To represent the ENT SLT Service at agreed forums as required.
About Us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Details
Date posted
11 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
164-7236236
Job locations
NUH: QMC Campus
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG72UH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Clinical practice
To independently provide specialist SLT assessment, diagnosis, intervention and advice to patients within the ENT/Head and Neck Ca pathways, as well as services to families, support staff and professionals
To assist senior ENT SLT colleagues with provision of diagnostic assessments (endoscopic swallow clinics; Videofluoroscopy x-ray swallow clinics)
Make differential diagnosis using complex information gathered from formal and informal assessments, medical notes and other agencies/professionals. Using this information to develop, implement and provide specialist packages of care and treatment, to meet the needs of the client group and evaluate outcomes
Contributes to the development, implementation of and monitoring of standards for the clinical specialism.
To participate in departmental research within this clinical area
To ensure service delivery in specialist area is underpinned by available research evidence.
Contribute To Others Research By Providing Data As Required.
Clinical Leadership
Day to-day supervision and direction for Speech and Language Therapy Assistant and students.
To delegate to SLT technical instructor/assistant, administrative and nursing staff
To contribute to team objectives reflecting local and national health and social care priorities
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Clinical practice
To independently provide specialist SLT assessment, diagnosis, intervention and advice to patients within the ENT/Head and Neck Ca pathways, as well as services to families, support staff and professionals
To assist senior ENT SLT colleagues with provision of diagnostic assessments (endoscopic swallow clinics; Videofluoroscopy x-ray swallow clinics)
Make differential diagnosis using complex information gathered from formal and informal assessments, medical notes and other agencies/professionals. Using this information to develop, implement and provide specialist packages of care and treatment, to meet the needs of the client group and evaluate outcomes
Contributes to the development, implementation of and monitoring of standards for the clinical specialism.
To participate in departmental research within this clinical area
To ensure service delivery in specialist area is underpinned by available research evidence.
Contribute To Others Research By Providing Data As Required.
Clinical Leadership
Day to-day supervision and direction for Speech and Language Therapy Assistant and students.
To delegate to SLT technical instructor/assistant, administrative and nursing staff
To contribute to team objectives reflecting local and national health and social care priorities
Person Specification
professional registration
Essential
* HPCP registration
* RCSLT membership
Desirable
* Evidence of successful completion of short courses related to client group
* Post basic dysphagia training (eg FEEs/VPG/trache)
Post-graduate dysphagia
Essential
* 2 years experience of dysphagia management in acute and out-patient settings
Desirable
* working with tracheostomy; FEES ; VPG
Specialist knowledge/experienc
Essential
* specialist knowledge of assessment tools and appropirate therapeutic interventions
Desirable
* Experience of working with specialist client groups
* Knowledge of national policies, drivers and procedures relevant to the client group
* Relevant experience in specialist area (H & N; ENT/Max Fac/SVR /Voice disorders
Communication skill
Essential
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in written, verbal and non-verbal channels, including with patients who are themselves communication impaired and where barriers to communication exist, and experience of adjusting language as appropriate
* evidence of strong commitment to team working and team ethos
Person Specification
professional registration
Essential
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in written, verbal and non-verbal channels, including with patients who are themselves communication impaired and where barriers to communication exist, and experience of adjusting language as appropriate
* evidence of strong commitment to team working and team ethos
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
NUH: QMC Campus
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG72UH
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
NUH: QMC Campus
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG72UH
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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* Seniority level
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Employment type
* Employment type
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* Job function
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* Industries
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