Specialist SLT: Voice & Swallowing (ENT/H&N)

NHS Scotland

Scotland

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 52,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Separate line management and clinical

Clinical supervision and peer support

Service innovation opportunities

Welcoming SLT team with collaboration

Job summary

NHS Scotland invites applications for a Band 7 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the SLT team at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, within Head & Neck cancer and ENT. The role focuses on voice, swallowing and communication difficulties, within a supportive MDT and opportunities for service innovation.

The successful candidate will be HCPC registered and contribute to high-quality care, education, and staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist.
Experienced in working as part of a team.
Committed to education, innovation and collaborative working.
Passionate about clinical excellence and staff wellbeing.

Responsibilities

Lead on 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 and quality improvement.
Participate in peer support, clinical supervision, and appraisal processes.
Participate in instrumental assessments of swallowing (e.g. FEES/VFSS).