Head & Neck Speech & Language Therapist (B5-B6 Development Considered)

NHS Jobs; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking an experienced Head & Neck Speech & Language Therapist to assess and manage adults with head and neck cancer-related communication and swallowing difficulties. The post involves clinical decision-making, MDT collaboration, and discharge planning across University Hospital Coventry and Hospital of St Cross.

The role supports professional development (Band 5-6 considered) and requires engagement in audits, CPD and health promotion activities within the trust.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage adults with communication and swallowing difficulties related to head and neck cancer.
• Interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical information to diagnose and plan interventions; monitor outcomes and discharge plans.
• Provide specialist advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and MDT members regarding SLT issues.
• Contribute to department audits, service development, CPD activities and health promotion.
• Ensure adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control; support cross-site SLT provision at University Hospital Coventry and Hospital of St Cross.

Job description

Head & Neck Speech & Language Therapist (B5-B6 Development Considered)

Undertake assessment and management of adults with communication and swallowing difficulties associated with Head and Neck Cancer, with support from senior colleagues as required. Interpret & analyse clinical & non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis & prognosis on a range of conditions to recommend the best course of intervention, evaluate outcomes, reassess & to develop comprehensive discharge plans. Seeking support from senior colleagues as required. Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment plans as required Be professionally & legally responsible & accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care. Undertake department audit and service development work, translating findings into practice. Provide specialist advice, teaching & instruction to relatives, carers & other members of the MDT regarding SLT issues. Engage in department and own CPD activities. Participate in health promotion activities of the department. Participate in other duties as required such as maintaining a clean safe environment always ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness hygiene & infection control. To take on designated roles or responsibilities that support the overarching needs of the department. To provide SLT provision across sites of University Hospital Coventry and Hospital of St Cross. Secondment will be considered for internal candidates If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Closing Date

Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.