highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist specialising in Head and Neck Cancer patients.

There is a full-time permanent post available; part-time applicants will also be considered.

This job specialises in Head and Neck Cancer, complex airway management and laryngectomy patients (including surgical voice restoration).

The post is based within the Head and Neck multi-disciplinary team at Northampton General Hospital.

The role will involve supporting patients through the Head and Neck Cancer pathway.

The service provides Surgical and/or Oncological treatment for patients with head and neck cancer living in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes.

We welcome applications from HCPC registered Speech & Language Therapists with experience in the field of adults with Head and Neck Cancer, trache trained SLT preferred, further specialist competencies can be provided as required.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic SLT who wishes to develop skills in assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders related to head and neck cancer.

There is the possibility to take part in the National Pathos Control trials.

There is professional support and regular clinical supervision available, as well as access to wider SLT clinical supervision groups.

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

Skills

Essential: - evidence of experience in H&N; - Complex dysphagia competencies

Desirable: - Tracheostomy trained; - videofluoroscopy trained

Skills

Essential: - MDT working

Desirable: - Surgical Voice restoration

Qualifications

Essential: - Intermediate dysphagia training

Desirable: - Advanced dysphagia training

Skills

Essential: - Experience with Laryngectomy patients

Desirable: - SVR