Senior SLT: Voice, Swallowing & H&N Care Lead

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Line management and clinical oversight

Peer support culture

Service innovation opportunities

Collaborative SLT team

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join the Ninewells Hospital team in Dundee. You will manage voice, swallowing and communication difficulties in ENT and H&N cancer patients, working within an MDT to deliver high‑quality care and innovate services.

HCPC registered SLT with a collaborative approach is essential. The role offers 36 hours per week, permanent contract, and a supportive learning environment with supervision and opportunities for

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist
• Experience working as part of a team
• Commitment to education, innovation and collaborative working
• Passionate about clinical excellence and staff wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Lead on the assessment and management of complex voice, dysphagia and communication.
• Laryngectomy valve management
• Provide expert input into complex communication assessments and rehabilitation
• Deliver practice education to SLT students and support learning for AHP, nursing, and medical colleagues
• Participate in MDT clinics
• Lead on audit, service development, quality improvement
• Participate in peer support, clinical supervision, and appraisal processes
• Participate in instrumental assessments of swallowing (e.g. FEES/VFSS)

Skills

Teamwork

Education

HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join the Ninewells Hospital team in Dundee. You will manage voice, swallowing and communication difficulties in ENT and H&N cancer patients, working within an MDT to deliver high‑quality care and innovate services.

HCPC registered SLT with a collaborative approach is essential. The role offers 36 hours per week, permanent contract, and a supportive learning environment with supervision and opportunities for