Highly Specialist Speech and Language therapist, Head and Neck Cancer

University College London Hospitals; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in London is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to deliver care for patients with communication and swallowing disorders related to head and neck cancer. Join a diverse, expert team providing comprehensive support and clinical excellence. Ideal candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience, along with exceptional skills in assessment and treatment. This role focuses on collaboration within a multidisciplinary framework.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Contributions to sustainability initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in managing dysphagia and communication disorders.
• Knowledge of head and neck cancer treatments.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist service for patients with head and neck disorders.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings and clinics.
• Assess and manage patients with complex communication impairments.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment and treatment skills

Swallowing disorders knowledge

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

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Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Head and Neck Cancer, London

Client: University College London Hospitals

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 8b04a0fcfbd7

Job Views: 5

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated, enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to develop skills in assessing and treating communication and swallowing disorders related to Head and Neck Cancer. The position is based within the multidisciplinary Head and Neck Centre at University College Hospital. The post involves working with a team of 8 SLTs, including specialists and a consultant speech and language therapist for head and neck. UCH is a national tertiary referral centre for various specialties, including head and neck cancer and sarcoma. The hospital also offers Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) for adults, including treatments for brain tumours, lung, and oesophageal cancers. UCH has strong links with UCL Medical School, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and The Royal National Ear Nose and Throat and Eastman Dental Hospitals. It also functions as a District General Hospital serving Camden and Islington, which are culturally diverse boroughs with multi-ethnic, bilingual, and multilingual communities.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive and specialist service to patients with communication and swallowing disorders related to head and neck tumours, including:

• Participating in multi-disciplinary meetings and clinics, managing patients undergoing surgery and/or chemo/radiotherapy
• Assessing and managing patients with complex dysphagia, including tracheostomy management and instrumental assessments like videofluoroscopy and FEES
• Assessing and managing patients with complex communication impairments, including surgical voice restoration post-laryngectomy and speech rehabilitation after oral cancer treatment
• Contributing to research and audit projects aligned with the Trust's research and development strategy, in consultation with the Consultant Head and Neck SLT
• Developing and delivering teaching and training sessions internally and externally

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is a leading NHS trust in the UK, serving a diverse population. We provide high-quality acute and specialist services, aiming to deliver excellent patient care, education, and research.

Our services span eight sites, including:

• University College Hospital (including Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• Grafton Way Building, University College Hospital
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• Macmillan Cancer Centre, University College Hospital
• Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• Westmoreland Street, University College Hospital

We focus on diagnosing and treating complex illnesses, with specialties in women’s health, cancer, infections, neurology, gastrointestinal, and oral diseases. Our support services include critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology.

UCLH is committed to sustainability, aiming to become a carbon net zero health service by 2031 for direct emissions and 2040 for indirect emissions.