Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist: Head & Neck/Voice
We are excited to be seeking a Band 7 Highly Specialist Head & Neck Cancer Speech Language Therapist to join our expanding head and neck cancer speech and language therapy team.
The post-holder will be responsible for the provision of highly specialist assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for people with communication and swallowing disorders arising from head & neck cancer, working within a close MDT. This includes management of surgical voice restoration for total laryngectomy patients. At UHP, we also have access to videofluoroscopy and FEES services, which the post holder would be encouraged to access and support.
Clinical supervision and operational support will be provided by the Principal Head and Neck Cancer SLT Lead and the Professional Lead for Adult SLT, to ensure you feel well supported as part of the wider team. Peer supervision can also be accessed through a close network of regional head & neck cancer SLTs. Surgical caseloads will often be shared across RCHT and UHP, meaning collaborative working between SLT departments is vital.
We are an innovative, experienced and supportive SLT service with excellent opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our ideal candidate will be compassionate, organised and experienced, with a passion for supporting head & neck cancer patients at all stages of their pathway.
Main duties of the job
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***To deliver highly-specialist clinical work to patients with communication and swallowing disorders arising from head & neck cancer and the treatment thereof, in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
* To provide management of surgical voice restoration for total laryngectomy patients, including an ad hoc voice prosthesis change service.
* To act as a member of the head & neck MDT and to contribute to the coordination of SLT input within this setting. This includes the provision of training and supervision for students and others as appropriate.
* To participate in audit and data collection as necessary, including outcome measures.
* To participate in instrumental assessment, including videofluoroscopy and FEES where necessary.
Job responsibilities
Clinical: Head & Neck Cancer
1. To be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, development, implementation and monitoring of treatment for a personal or shared caseload of head and neck cancer patients, with access to clinical supervision and advice from senior colleagues, peer networks and relevant others.
2. To make appropriate differential diagnoses and highly-specialist clinical decisions on the evidence of assessment of complex cases including need to refer for further diagnostics.
3. To provide highly-specialist SLT advice to head & neck cancer MDTs and others regarding the management and care of both outpatients and inpatients.
4. To undertake and interpret highly-specialist assessments using instrumental assessment techniques such as videofluoroscopy and fibreoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing.
5. To work closely with MDT colleagues across a range of outpatient settings, including support within specialist clinics and attendance at MDT, local and regional meetings.
6. To provide support to total laryngectomy services across in- and outpatient settings, including assessment, treatment and management of surgical voice restoration, communication and dysphagia.
7. To manage the provision, maintenance and safety of physical resources, such as voice prostheses and electrolarynxes, at all times within the designated area, including liaising with budget holders.
Please see the attached JD & PS for further details
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
* oWork to the guidance and standards of the RCSLT.
* oPost-graduate demonstrable experience as a Speech & Language Therapist.
* oSignificant demonstrable experience working with adults with acquired disorders of communication and swallowing, including demonstrable experience working with a head & neck cancer caseload.
* oDemonstrable experience of supervising students and junior staff.
* oDemonstrable experience of operational management duties.
Qualifications
* oRecognised RCSLT degree (or equivalent).
* oRegistered member of RCSLT
* oHCPC licence to practice.
* oClinical supervisor training.
* oAdvanced Communication Skills training.
* oHighly developed auditory and perceptual skills
* oExcellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy.
* oWell-developed negotiation and problem-solving skills.
* oAble to provide clinical supervision for SLT students in training
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.
Professional Lead Speech & Language Therapist
£49,387 to £56,515 a yearPer Annum/Pro Rata
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