B7 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Head & Neck Cancer
B7 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Head & Neck Cancer
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Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Speech and Language Therapist to join the supportive and dynamic Head and Neck Cancer team at Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH). The successful applicant will work autonomously as a band 7 (highly specialist SLT) to provide a service to inpatients and local outpatients as part of the wider Adult Head and Neck Oncology Service (0.6 WTE). The post holder will be based at the Royal United Hospitals Bath working within the ENT and OP department and the new Dyson Cancer Centre which includes the RUH’s oncology, chemotherapy and radiotherapy services, a 22-bed inpatient ward, as well as a research team. You will also be part of the friendly and innovative adult acute Speech & Language Therapy team.
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Speech and Language Therapist to join the supportive and dynamic Head and Neck Cancer team at Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH). The successful applicant will work autonomously as a band 7 (highly specialist SLT) to provide a service to inpatients and local outpatients as part of the wider Adult Head and Neck Oncology Service (0.6 WTE). The post holder will be based at the Royal United Hospitals Bath working within the ENT and OP department and the new Dyson Cancer Centre which includes the RUH’s oncology, chemotherapy and radiotherapy services, a 22-bed inpatient ward, as well as a research team. You will also be part of the friendly and innovative adult acute Speech & Language Therapy team.
Main duties of the job
* To provide a highly specialist flexible service to adults related to voice and communication disorders, dysphagia, laryngectomy and surgical voice restoration following the diagnosis of a Head and Neck Cancer, in an inpatient and predominantly outpatient capacity
* To lead speech & language therapy developments within the Head & Neck Cancer service
* To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing highly specialist therapy to patients with ENT needs or Head and Neck Cancer (both benign and malignant) related to communication, voice and/or swallowing problems, including management of laryngectomy
* To participate in the SLT instrumental service
* To provide supervision and training to junior staff within the inpatient SLT team and Head and neck cancer MDT
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person specification
Head & Neck experience
Essential criteria
* Relevant experience of dysphagia, communication, voice and laryngectomy
* Experience achieved at band 6
Desirable criteria
* FEES or videofluoroscopy competencies
* Experience in management of laryngectomy
Post reg dysphagia experience
Essential criteria
* Evidence of competencies
* Knowledge of rehab
Desirable criteria
* FEES and or VF competent
* Experienced in running FEES or VF clinics
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
* B7 SLT Head & Neck JD and PS (PDF, 265.2KB)
* Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Henrietta Samler Job title Highly Specialist SLT Head & neck Cancer RUH Email address henrietta.samler@nhs.net Telephone number 07557178185 Additional information
Henrietta Samler 07557178185 Tues, Wed, Thurs
Lynne Clark 07787514051 - Friday lynne.clark17@nhs.net
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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