Band 7 Head & Neck SLT Lead – Oncology & Dysphagia

BHR Hospitals; Romford; Presencial; GBP 56.000 - 63.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BHR University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in Head & Neck/Oncology at Queen's Hospital, Romford. You will lead SLT services, supervise peers and contribute to service development while managing complex dysphagia and communication issues in oncology patients.

The role requires extensive experience in dysphagia management, VFSS competence, and leadership within a multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to work across related oncology

Formación

• BSc/MSc in Speech and Language Therapy.
• H.C.P.C. Registration.
• RCSLT Registration.
• Training of Speech and Language Therapy students on placements.

Responsabilidades

• Provide autonomous specialist assessment, treatment and advice to inpatients with complex swallowing and communication difficulties due to head and neck cancer and other oncology conditions.
• Work with the MDT to offer highly specialist guidance and education.
• Provide leadership in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the SLT service in your area; cross-site as needed.
• Lead teaching, supervision and appraisal of Band 6, Band 5, students and SLT assistants.
• Deputise in absence of senior colleagues in management and clinical areas.
• Contribute to service development, audits, policies and guidelines using evidence-based practice.
• Undertake supervision and performance development plans to promote clinical effectiveness.

Conocimientos

Clinical leadership

Dysphagia management

VFSS/FEES experience

Team supervision

Educación

BSc/MSc in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC Registration

RCSLT Registration

Experience supervising students

Descripción del empleo

BHR University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in Head & Neck/Oncology at Queen's Hospital, Romford. You will lead SLT services, supervise peers and contribute to service development while managing complex dysphagia and communication issues in oncology patients.

The role requires extensive experience in dysphagia management, VFSS competence, and leadership within a multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to work across related oncology