B7 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Head & Neck Cancer

NHS; Bath; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join a dynamic team focused on Head and Neck Cancer care. In this role, you will provide essential services to inpatients and outpatients, working autonomously within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Your expertise in managing communication and swallowing disorders will be pivotal in enhancing patient outcomes. This innovative healthcare provider is committed to fostering a compassionate environment, supporting staff wellbeing, and promoting professional development. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and community.

Benefits

Comprehensive support programme

Holistic health approach

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Learning and development opportunities

Historic city of Bath

Innovative research initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in managing dysphagia and communication disorders.
• Knowledge of laryngectomy and relevant rehabilitation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist therapy for voice and communication disorders.
• Lead developments in the Head & Neck Cancer service.

Skills

Dysphagia management

Communication disorders

Voice therapy

Laryngectomy management

Supervision and training

Education

Relevant degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Band 6 experience

Tools

FEES

Videofluoroscopy

Job description

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B7 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Head & Neck Cancer

The closing date is 11 May 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Speech and Language Therapist to join the supportive and dynamic Head and Neck Cancer team at Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH).

In this role, you 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.

You will be working within the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) and Outpatient departments and the new Dyson Cancer Centre, which includes oncology, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy services, a 22-bed inpatient ward, and a research team. You will be part of the friendly and innovative adult acute Speech and Language Therapy team.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a highly specialist, flexible service to adults related to voice and communication disorders, dysphagia, laryngectomy, and surgical voice restoration following a Head and Neck Cancer diagnosis, in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Lead speech & language therapy developments within the Head & Neck Cancer service.
• 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.
• Participate in the SLT instrumental service.
• Provide supervision and training to junior staff within the inpatient SLT team and Head and Neck Cancer MDT.

About us

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, colleagues, and community. 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, as reflected in our growing staff networks that celebrate successes and foster learning. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, development, and innovation runs throughout our organisation. We support you to thrive and reach your full potential.

Staff wellbeing is important to us, with a comprehensive support programme. We promote a holistic approach to health, including physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We even have a pool!

We invite you to join our team. In the meantime, learn about living and working in the historic city of Bath, our extensive staff benefits, and how we're shaping healthcare for the future with the Dyson Cancer Centre and our research initiatives.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached person specification and job description for detailed information about this role.

Person Specification

• Relevant experience in dysphagia, communication, voice, and laryngectomy
• Experience at band 6 level
• FEES or videofluoroscopy competencies
• Experience in managing laryngectomy patients
• Evidence of competencies in relevant areas
• Knowledge of rehabilitation
• FEES and/or VF competency
• Experience in running FEES or VF clinics

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum, pro-rata