Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (General Oncology)

Guys & St Thomas Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a dynamic Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in General Oncology at a leading hospital. This role involves delivering high-quality care to patients with communication and swallowing impairments due to cancer, excluding head and neck cancers. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, providing specialized assessments and therapeutic programs. The position offers a chance to contribute significantly to the development of expert services in Oncology Speech and Language Therapy. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree leading to RCSLT license and post-graduate dysphagia training.
• Must be a registered member of HCPC with relevant clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage communication/swallowing impairments in cancer patients independently.
• Support and develop Oncology Speech and Language Therapy services.

Skills

Dysphagia therapy

Videofluoroscopy competency

Clinical management

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma/Degree leading to RCSLT licence to practice

Post-graduate dysphagia training

Tools

FEES interpretation

Job description

Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (General Oncology)

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area: Speech and Language Therapy: General Oncology

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7

Contract: 12 months (Fixed term)

Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week

Job ref: 196-LIS9138

Employer: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Site: Guys Hospital

Town: London

Salary: £54,320 - £60,981 p.a. inc HCA (pro rata)

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 06/01/2025 23:59

Job overview

Band 7 Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – General Oncology (Excluding Head and Neck Oncology)

Fixed Term 1 year Maternity Cover - 0.6 WTE

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with an interest in oncology to join our team at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital. You will be based at Guy’s Hospital and the Guy’s Cancer Centre delivering a service to both inpatients and outpatients presenting with communication and/or swallowing impairments secondary to a diagnosis of cancer (excluding head & neck cancers).

Main duties of the job

1. As an autonomous specialist, take clinical responsibility for the provision of a high-quality service to adult inpatients and outpatients presenting with communication and/or swallowing impairment secondary to their diagnosis of cancer and/or associated treatment, excluding patients with Head and Neck cancer.
2. Support the development and expansion of expert Oncology Speech and Language Therapy services in collaboration with the Clinical Lead SLT and Trust Head of SLT.
3. Be an advanced specialist resource in Oncology SLT services and provide training and support to colleagues in other disciplines/specialties.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. Provide highly specialist independent clinical management of inpatients and outpatients with disorders of communication/swallowing referred from Oncology services, predominantly but not exclusively from lung, upper GI, neuro-oncology, and haematology services.
2. Independently assess, make a clinical diagnosis, and implement specialised therapeutic programmes of care for patients with complex communication and swallowing disorders associated with their cancer diagnosis and/or treatment.
3. Be a specialist resource for Oncology multidisciplinary teams regarding the management of swallowing and communication disorders. As a core member of these MDTs, participate in team meetings and where appropriate propose and assist in the implementation of policy/service development.

Person specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree leading to RCSLT licence to practice
• Post-graduate dysphagia training leading to independent practice
• Registered member of HCPC
• Membership/regular attendance of relevant CEN

Previous Experience

• Specialist experience of working with adults with acquired disorders of communication and swallowing associated with a diagnosis of cancer
• Significant experience of working as an integrated member of a multidisciplinary team
• Previous participation in clinical governance activities (audit, quality improvement)
• Experience of working with outpatients in an acute or community setting

Skills

• Specialist knowledge of a range of approaches to dysphagia therapy
• Advanced videofluoroscopy competency and training
• Demonstrate skills to manage and supervise SLTs and SLT students
• Competency in interpretation of FEES

Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.

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