Head & Neck Cancer SLT: Highly Specialist Band 7

Nhft; Northampton; Remote; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

NHFT in Northampton is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join the Head and Neck Cancer service. The role focuses on complex airway management and laryngectomy patients, including surgical voice restoration.

The post offers full-time or part-time options, is based at Northampton General Hospital, and includes professional supervision, ongoing development, and a supportive MDT in head and neck care.

Qualifications

• Experience in Head and Neck cancer SLT
• Tracheostomy trained
• Videofluoroscopy trained
• Surgical voice restoration knowledge
• Experience with laryngectomy patients (SVR)

Responsibilities

• Work within Head and Neck cancer pathway.
• Support patients through assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders.
• Provide care at Northampton General Hospital within the Head and Neck MDT.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and pathway improvements.

Skills

Head and Neck cancer experience

Tracheostomy trained

Videofluoroscopy trained

Surgical Voice restoration

Laryngectomy patient experience

SVR

Education

Advanced dysphagia training

Job description

NHFT in Northampton is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join the Head and Neck Cancer service. The role focuses on complex airway management and laryngectomy patients, including surgical voice restoration.

The post offers full-time or part-time options, is based at Northampton General Hospital, and includes professional supervision, ongoing development, and a supportive MDT in head and neck care.