Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Speech & Language Therapist at the NHS working primarily with Head & Neck Cancer patients. Join a growing team dedicated to improving patient care across multiple settings, with a focus on research and health inequalities. As part of a multi-site care model, you will have the chance to impact patient outcomes significantly.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent required.
• HCPC registration mandatory.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work with patients with Head & Neck Cancer and in oncology.
• Assess and manage communication disorder and dysphagia in adults.
• Collaborate within an integrated team across various settings.

Skills

Communication disorder assessment

Dysphagia management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Speech and Language Therapy Degree

Registration with HCPC

Job description

Job summary

Speech & Language Therapy - An exciting new opportunity working with patients with Head & Neck Cancer and oncologyTravel across sites required

We are excited to grow our specialist Speech & Language Therapy team working in Head & Neck Cancer and oncology. Based at CCC and working in the SLT Head and Neck cancer Integrated Team (HANIT) and general oncology, this post is a key role working across CCC, Aintree (LUHFT) and Community settings. The Liverpool Head and Neck centre (LHNC) is a world class collaboration of key stakeholders, ensuring that patient care and outcomes are embedded in research & education. You will be part of a newly developed innovative regional integrated team working across all aspects of the patient's pathway in surgery and oncology, in hospital, outpatient and community settings. We are a growing service, committed to reducing health inequalities in Head and Neck cancer across Cheshire and Merseyside. The integrated SLT team are actively involved in research, having close links to the University of Liverpool and other national centres.

Main duties of the job

We are a proactive & dynamic team and we welcome fresh ideas, perspectives and skills. We will provide training and support where needed. It is essential that team members bring positive energy, enthusiasm, a commitment to improving patient care, a mind-set of compassion and the courage to work around system obstacles in order to do the 'right thing' for patients. If you are excited to work in H&N services / oncology, work well in a team, whilst also being self-motivated, then we are looking for you to join us! We encourage you to apply - please contact us to discuss this great opportunity.

About us

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of three specialist cancer centres in England. With 1,800 specialist staff and three sites, we are one of the largest NHS providers of non-surgical cancer treatment. The Trust has a unique multi-site care model serving the 2.4 million population across Cheshire and Merseyside and is consistently rated by patients as one of the best performing hospitals.

Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.

Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.

We are -

Kind Empowered Responsible Inclusive

Vision, mission and values :: The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

158-25-091-SLT

Job locations

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool

65 Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L7 8YA

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Speech and Language Therapy Degree or recognised equivalant
• Registration as a SLT with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Evidence of continual professional development

Desirable

• Member of RCSLT

Knowledge and Expertise Essential

• Excellent knowledge of the assessment and management of acquired Communication disorder in adults
• Excellent knowledge of the assessment and management of acquired dysphagia in adults

Desirable

• Experience of VFES
• Experience of FEES
• Experience in managing voice disorder

Experience Essential

• Good general experience at Band 5
• Interest in oncology

Desirable

• Oncology experience
• Student training experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Speech and Language Therapy Degree or recognised equivalant
• Registration as a SLT with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Evidence of continual professional development

Desirable

• Member of RCSLT

Knowledge and Expertise Essential

• Excellent knowledge of the assessment and management of acquired Communication disorder in adults
• Excellent knowledge of the assessment and management of acquired dysphagia in adults

Desirable

• Experience of VFES
• Experience of FEES
• Experience in managing voice disorder

Experience Essential

• Good general experience at Band 5
• Interest in oncology

Desirable

• Oncology experience
• Student training experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Address

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool

65 Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L7 8YA

Employer's website

https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Address

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool

65 Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L7 8YA

Employer's website

https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)