Head & Neck Oncology SLT Specialist

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Head & Neck. The post is permanent and based in our tertiary setting, offering CPD and opportunities for service development within a supportive MDT environment.

You will provide expert swallowing and communication therapy, supervise junior staff, contribute to audits/research and collaborate across clinics, wards and MDTs to optimise patient care.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration.
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and development.
• Experience with head and neck oncology is advantageous.
• Ability to manage unpredictable clinical demands.
• Experience supervising junior staff or SLT assistants.
• Experience planning and evaluating audits or research.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Head and Neck SLT team, including clinics, MDTs, wards and outpatient areas.
• Provide swallowing and communication assessments and therapy for patients with complex head and neck cancer.
• Represent the SLT service within head and neck oncology.
• Be innovative in patient care and service delivery within MDT initiatives.
• Support instrumental swallowing assessments (e.g., FEES/VF) where appropriate.
• Offer training, supervision and support to less experienced SLTs and other staff.
• Lead or participate in non-clinical tasks such as student coordination and clinical effectiveness.

Skills

Complex communication & swallowing

MDT collaboration

Training and supervision

Clinical audits/research

Adaptive to acute hospital environment

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registered

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Head & Neck. The post is permanent and based in our tertiary setting, offering CPD and opportunities for service development within a supportive MDT environment.

You will provide expert swallowing and communication therapy, supervise junior staff, contribute to audits/research and collaborate across clinics, wards and MDTs to optimise patient care.