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Job Summary
Due to additional funding, an exciting opportunity has arisen to further develop the Speech and Language Therapy inpatient and palliative care services.
Job Summary
Due to additional funding, an exciting opportunity has arisen to further develop the Speech and Language Therapy inpatient and palliative care services.
To provide a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy service to patients with communication and/or swallowing disorders as part of the cancer pathway for disease groups including CNS, lung, and head and neck.
To provide expert knowledge, education, advice and support to healthcare professionals in relation to Speech and Language Therapy as part of the management of people with cancer.
To act as an autonomous practitioner with highly specialist knowledge, skills and experience in order to assess, diagnose and manage own caseload of patients with swallowing and or communication disorders.
Contribute to Trust and department initiatives relating to specialist area.
To provide highly specialist advice, teaching and training for other healthcare professionals across the trust and the region.
Main duties of the job
To be a source of senior, highly specialist clinical expertise within SLT in the field of oncology and to manage own caseload of patients with acquired communication and/or swallowing problems.
To effectively examine and assess patients, identify their problems and needs and ensure that patients' medical, cognitive, psychological, social, environmental and cultural factors are taken into account including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi-pathologies.
To interpret assessment findings using highly specialist clinical reasoning skills in order to competently plan and carry out programmes of treatment.
To be able to relate findings of assessment to presenting disease/pathology/ impairment.
To devise and monitor highly specialist programmes of care for other professionals to carry out.
To provide highly specialist advice to others regarding the management and care of patients with communication impairment and /or dysphagia.
To monitor and review care plans in specialist field against outcomes and adjust in order to facilitate achievement of goals.
To counsel and advise patients as required to ensure informed consent and that they are fully aware of the aims and objectives of SLT intervention.
To produce, disseminate and update reports/guidelines, based on highly specialist knowledge.
To provide support and advice to specialist SLTs in the region or other professionals regarding the ongoing clinical management of oncology patients who are about to be discharged.
About Us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Details
Date posted
31 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
413-97329-CSSS-SD
Job locations
Speech Therapy - E00275
550 Wilmslow Road
Manchester
M20 4BX
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties And Responsibilities
To be a source of senior, highly specialist clinical expertise within SLT in the field of oncology and to manage own caseload of patients with acquired communication and/or swallowing problems.
To effectively examine and assess patients, identify their problems and needs and ensure that patients' medical, cognitive, psychological, social, environmental and cultural factors are taken into account including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi-pathologies.
To interpret assessment findings using highly specialist clinical reasoning skills in order to competently plan and carry out programmes of treatment.
To be able to relate findings of assessment to presenting disease/pathology/ impairment.
To organise and undertake instrumental assessments as required for patients with complex swallowing problems in keeping with department policy
To devise and monitor highly specialist programmes of care for other professionals to carry out.
To provide highly specialist advice to others regarding the management and care of patients with communication impairment and /or dysphagia.
To monitor and review care plans in specialist field against outcomes and adjust in order to facilitate achievement of goals
To counsel and advise patients as required to ensure informed consent and that they are fully aware of the aims and objectives of SLT intervention.
To produce, disseminate and update reports/guidelines, based on highly specialist knowledge, regarding individual care plans to patients/carers and other professionals.
To provide support and advice to specialist SLTs in the region or other professionals regarding the ongoing clinical management of oncology patients who are about to be discharged.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
* To use highly specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate complex information, taking into account cognitive, emotional, environmental and social issues, in order to make a clinical judgement regarding differential diagnosis and intervention.
* To refer appropriately for instrumental swallowing assessment. To interpret investigation results and communicate the information to all relevant parties.
* To formulate clear care plans based on assessment, highly specialist knowledge and information, gathered from a range of professionals and carers in order to select appropriate treatment options.
* To demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice with peers and supervisors.
Communication And Relationship Skills
* To work as part of clinical uni- and multi-disciplinary teams ensuring a wellco-ordinated care plan.
* To communicate highly complex information using advanced communication skills to patients, carers and families.
* To work with an interpreter as necessary to aid assessment and treatment of the patient and communication with the carer.
* To refer patients appropriately following transfer or discharge.
* To demonstrate good negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations.
* To write, deliver and evaluate internal and external education and training sessions to other health care professionals, patients and carers.
Knowledge, Training And Experience
* To demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to RCSLT, national and local Professional and Clinical Guidelines
* To maintain own competence to practise at a highly specialised level to meet professional and HCPC requirements for registration.
* To be a member of relevant CENs.
* To identify, work towards and achieve personal developmental and departmental objectives set in conjunction with Clinical Lead SLT, as part of the annual personal development process, maintaining an up to date portfolio.
Freedom to Act
* To be a senior clinical specialist in oncology.
* To demonstrate clinical leadership skills and to take a lead role in service development, clinical protocols and care pathways. This is in conjunction with the SLT team Manager.
* To be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries through interpretation of clinical/professional policies.
* To interpret and implement national and local policy relevant to own specialist clinical area in consultation with wider team.
* To monitor and evaluate own highly specialist service delivery.
* To accept and prioritise referrals.
* To be responsible for organising and prioritising own highly complex caseload.
* To support assistant practitioner activity and development.
* To refer the patient or carer to other services as appropriate.
* To discharge patients as appropriate.
Planning And Organising Skills
* To manage and organise own workload.
Policy and Service Development/Implementation
* To contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based clinical protocols and pathways of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.
* To assist the SLT team manager in the preparation and implementation of aspects of service objectives/business plans
Responsibility for Human Resources
* To provide one to one support to band 6 team members
* To provide supervision and evaluation of SLT students.
Responsibility for Information Resources
* To maintain up-to-date and accurate electronic case-notes in line with Trust policy.
* To share information with others, observing data protection guidelines.
Responsibility for Research and Development
* To design research /audit/ effectiveness studies in specialist area
* To participate in research activity/audit/ data provision as required by The Trust.
Responsibility for Financial and Physical Resources
* To be responsible for the security and care of the premises and equipment under one's care in accordance with Trust policy.
* To be responsible for personal safety and that of patients and personnel within the department in accordance with Trust policy.
* To adhere to the Trust and departmental health and safety policies.
* To monitor stock levels in own service area and request new equipment as appropriate.
* To critically appraise patient appliances and products e.g. communication aids, thickened fluids and dietary supplements, and make recommendations on their suitability for use in the Trust taking into account their cost and effectiveness.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Planning And Organising Skills
* To manage and organise own workload.
Policy and Service Development/Implementation
* To contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based clinical protocols and pathways of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.
* To assist the SLT team manager in the preparation and implementation of aspects of service objectives/business plans
Responsibility for Human Resources
* To provide one to one support to band 6 team members
* To provide supervision and evaluation of SLT students.
Responsibility for Information Resources
* To maintain up-to-date and accurate electronic case-notes in line with Trust policy.
* To share information with others, observing data protection guidelines.
Responsibility for Research and Development
* To design research /audit/ effectiveness studies in specialist area
* To participate in research activity/audit/ data provision as required by The Trust.
Responsibility for Financial and Physical Resources
* To be responsible for the security and care of the premises and equipment under one's care in accordance with Trust policy.
* To be responsible for personal safety and that of patients and personnel within the department in accordance with Trust policy.
* To adhere to the Trust and departmental health and safety policies.
* To monitor stock levels in own service area and request new equipment as appropriate.
* To critically appraise patient appliances and products e.g. communication aids, thickened fluids and dietary supplements, and make recommendations on their suitability for use in the Trust taking into account their cost and effectiveness.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Accredited honours degree or equivalent Certificate to practice (SLT)
* Registered with HCPC
* Relevant Master's degree or equivalent experience evidenced by completion of postgraduate or highly specialist short courses in e.g. advanced dysphagia, oncology, advanced communication
* Member relevant Clinical Excellence Networks (CEN)
Desirable
* Member RCSLT
* Recognised postgraduate qualification in oncology
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working within oncology
* Experience in adult acquired disorders
* Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
* Experience of leading video swallow clinics
* Evidence of audit
* Evidence of training/ presenting
Desirable
* Experience in brain/CNS surgery/oncology
* Attendance at conferences /courses in area of specific interest
* Experience of supporting less experienced staff/assistants
* Experience in working with tracheotomised patients
* Experience in working in palliative and terminal stages of care
Skills
Essential
* Highly specialist analytical, problem solving and clinical reasoning skills
* Highly specialist phonetic transcription skills
* Excellent Presentation skills
* Good time management
* Advanced communication skills
* Clinical supervision skills
* Standard keyboard skills - word processing, internet, data inputting
Desirable
* Adjunctive skills in bedside swallowing assessment eg cervical auscultation
* Competency in interpretation/ undertaking fibre optic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES)
Knowledge
Essential
* Highly specialist knowledge of adult acquired communication and swallowing impairments in relevant specialist area, including tracheostomy
* Highly specialist knowledge and use of up-to-date assessment procedures and therapy techniques
* Knowledge of relevant national and RCSLT policies on competencies/role of SLT in cancer care
* Knowledge and understanding of the patho-physiology of cancer and its treatment
* Understanding of clinical governance and risk management
* Sound knowledge of current national guidance / pathways relating to cancer
VALUES
Essential
* Ability to demonstrate core values of The Christie Trust. This includes compassion and respect; quality care; innovation
Person Specification
Essential
* Ability to demonstrate core values of The Christie Trust. This includes compassion and respect; quality care; innovation
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
The Christie NHS FT
Address
Speech Therapy - E00275
550 Wilmslow Road
Manchester
M20 4BX
Employer's website
https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Christie NHS FT
Address
Speech Therapy - E00275
550 Wilmslow Road
Manchester
M20 4BX
Employer's website
https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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