Head & Neck SLT Specialist | MDT Clinician & Lead

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Berkshire Hospital in Berkshire is seeking a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist for the head and neck cancer SLT team. The role covers assessment, therapy and management planning for inpatients and outpatients, including radiotherapy MDT clinics.

You will supervise and support a 22-strong team of colleagues, including assistants and an apprentice, and contribute to training for other MDT members. HCPC and RCSLT registration, plus at least two years post-graduate experience, are required.

Qualifications

• Recognised speech and language therapy degree or equivalent licence to practise.
• Evidence of formal competencies for independent management of complex dysphagia, such as the RCSLT competency framework.
• Evidence of successful post-graduate study through a CPD portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat and plan management for head and neck cancer service users and their families, across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Run individual SLT outpatient clinics.
• Attend head and neck and radiotherapy MDT clinics.
• Contribute to the H&N caseload and the wider SLT service at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
• Work as part of a team.
• Supervise and support other team members where appropriate.
• Contribute to training for other MDT members in relevant areas.

Skills

Team supervision

MDT collaboration

Clinical dysphagia

Evidence-based practice

Education

SLT degree

HCPC registration

RCSLT membership

Job description

Royal Berkshire Hospital in Berkshire is seeking a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist for the head and neck cancer SLT team. The role covers assessment, therapy and management planning for inpatients and outpatients, including radiotherapy MDT clinics.

You will supervise and support a 22-strong team of colleagues, including assistants and an apprentice, and contribute to training for other MDT members. HCPC and RCSLT registration, plus at least two years post-graduate experience, are required.