Head & Neck Cancer SLT Specialist – Band 7

Transformation Unit; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Highly Specialist Head and Neck Speech and Language Therapist for a 7‑month fixed term to cover maternity leave. The role is based in Liverpool and involves collaboration across the Liverpool Head and Neck Centre.

You will work within a multidisciplinary HANIT team at Aintree University Hospital and Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, with travel between sites and a commitment to innovative, evidence‑based practice and patient‑centred

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
• HCPC – Licence to Practice.
• Registered with Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Evidence of specialist short courses up to Master’s degree equivalence.
• Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups.

Responsibilities

• Work with both inpatients and out-patients as part of the Head and Neck Team.
• Join a multidisciplinary, cross‑organisational team to deliver patient care across Surgery, Oncology and community settings.
• Travel between sites (Aintree University Hospital LUHFT and Clatterbridge Cancer Centre) as required.
• Provide high‑quality, evidence‑based assessment and intervention, with opportunities for research in Liverpool Head and Neck Centre.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Education

Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent

HCPC – Licence to Practice

Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Evidence of specialist short courses up to Master’s degree equivalence

Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Highly Specialist Head and Neck Speech and Language Therapist for a 7‑month fixed term to cover maternity leave. The role is based in Liverpool and involves collaboration across the Liverpool Head and Neck Centre.

You will work within a multidisciplinary HANIT team at Aintree University Hospital and Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, with travel between sites and a commitment to innovative, evidence‑based practice and patient‑centred