Head & Neck SLT Specialist - MDT Leader & FEES Expert

UHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UHS in Southampton is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join the Head and Neck SLT team. You will provide regular communication and swallowing assessment and therapy for patients with complex head and neck oncology diagnoses.

The role involves working across MDT clinics, acute wards and outpatient treatment areas, and you will represent the SLT service within head and neck oncology, taking an innovative approach to patient care and service delivery.

Qualifications

• The post is for a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) with experience in complex head and neck oncology settings.
• Ability to supervise and educate others, and represent SLT in MDT contexts.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head and Neck SLT team across clinics, wards and outpatient areas.
• Provide regular communication and swallowing assessment and therapy to patients with complex head and neck oncology diagnoses.
• Represent the SLT service within head and neck oncology and participate in MDT service initiatives.
• Support patients to have instrumental assessment of their swallowing.
• Offer training, supervision and support to less experienced SLTs and other staff.

Job description

UHS in Southampton is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join the Head and Neck SLT team. You will provide regular communication and swallowing assessment and therapy for patients with complex head and neck oncology diagnoses.

The role involves working across MDT clinics, acute wards and outpatient treatment areas, and you will represent the SLT service within head and neck oncology, taking an innovative approach to patient care and service delivery.