Specialist Speech and Language Therapist ENT/HNC

ZeroAge; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

ZeroAge is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to deliver services in the HNC/ENT area at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust. This part-time role focuses on providing expert assessment and treatment to a diverse patient population, requiring strong clinical skills and a commitment to teamwork and professional development.

Qualifications

• Essential experience in dysphagia management in acute and out-patient settings.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize a caseload under supervision of senior SLT colleagues.
• Independently provide specialist SLT assessment and intervention.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Working

Education

HCPC Registration

RCSLT Membership

Job description

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist ENT/HNC

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Job Summary

Due to successful internal promotion, we are recruiting for a 0.6 WTE developing specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join us in the SLT ENT/HNC Service at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust . Based at the Queen's Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital campuses, the role requires a dynamic and enthusiastic specialist SLT to provide specialist HNC/ENT SLT services to patients in a variety of settings.

Job Summary

Due to successful internal promotion, we are recruiting for a 0.6 WTE developing specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join us in the SLT ENT/HNC Service at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust . Based at the Queen's Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital campuses, the role requires a dynamic and enthusiastic specialist SLT to provide specialist HNC/ENT SLT services to patients in a variety of settings.

The role requires a developing specialist level of clinical and professional expertise, and you will manage and prioritise a caseload with formal and informal clinical supervision from highly supportive senior colleagues. Familiarity working with this specialist client group is desirable as is commitment to continual professional development and development within this field . You will join a team with a strong ethos of and team-working, in which professional development, quality improvement and research are encouraged.

Main duties of the job

To manage and prioritise own caseload in a highly specialist area under supervision of senior ENT SLT colleagues, delivering appropriate packages of care.

To work collaboratively with a variety of different agencies/professionals across primary and secondary care; social services and the Voluntary sector

To contribute to planning, and delivery of programmes of learning and development to other professionals within specialist clinical area

To represent the ENT SLT Service at agreed forums as required.

About Us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Details

Date posted

11 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

164-7236236

Job locations

NUH: QMC Campus

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG72UH

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Clinical practice

To independently provide specialist SLT assessment, diagnosis, intervention and advice to patients within the ENT/Head and Neck Ca pathways, as well as services to families, support staff and professionals

To assist senior ENT SLT colleagues with provision of diagnostic assessments (endoscopic swallow clinics; Videofluoroscopy x-ray swallow clinics)

Make differential diagnosis using complex information gathered from formal and informal assessments, medical notes and other agencies/professionals. Using this information to develop, implement and provide specialist packages of care and treatment, to meet the needs of the client group and evaluate outcomes

Contributes to the development, implementation of and monitoring of standards for the clinical specialism.

To participate in departmental research within this clinical area

To ensure service delivery in specialist area is underpinned by available research evidence.

Contribute To Others Research By Providing Data As Required.

Clinical Leadership

Day to-day supervision and direction for Speech and Language Therapy Assistant and students.

To delegate to SLT technical instructor/assistant, administrative and nursing staff

To contribute to team objectives reflecting local and national health and social care priorities

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Clinical practice

To independently provide specialist SLT assessment, diagnosis, intervention and advice to patients within the ENT/Head and Neck Ca pathways, as well as services to families, support staff and professionals

To assist senior ENT SLT colleagues with provision of diagnostic assessments (endoscopic swallow clinics; Videofluoroscopy x-ray swallow clinics)

Make differential diagnosis using complex information gathered from formal and informal assessments, medical notes and other agencies/professionals. Using this information to develop, implement and provide specialist packages of care and treatment, to meet the needs of the client group and evaluate outcomes

Contributes to the development, implementation of and monitoring of standards for the clinical specialism.

To participate in departmental research within this clinical area

To ensure service delivery in specialist area is underpinned by available research evidence.

Contribute To Others Research By Providing Data As Required.

Clinical Leadership

Day to-day supervision and direction for Speech and Language Therapy Assistant and students.

To delegate to SLT technical instructor/assistant, administrative and nursing staff

To contribute to team objectives reflecting local and national health and social care priorities

Person Specification

professional registration

Essential

• HPCP registration
• RCSLT membership
  
  

Desirable

• Evidence of successful completion of short courses related to client group
• Post basic dysphagia training (eg FEEs/VPG/trache)
  
  

Post-graduate dysphagia

Essential

• 2 years experience of dysphagia management in acute and out-patient settings
  
  

Desirable

• working with tracheostomy; FEES ; VPG
  
  

Specialist knowledge/experienc

Essential

• specialist knowledge of assessment tools and appropirate therapeutic interventions
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working with specialist client groups
• Knowledge of national policies, drivers and procedures relevant to the client group
• Relevant experience in specialist area (H & N; ENT/Max Fac/SVR /Voice disorders
  
  

Communication skill

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in written, verbal and non-verbal channels , including with patients who are themselves communication impaired and where barriers to communication exist, and experience of adjusting language as appropriate
• evidence of strong commitment to team working and team ethos
  
  

Person Specification

professional registration

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in written, verbal and non-verbal channels , including with patients who are themselves communication impaired and where barriers to communication exist, and experience of adjusting language as appropriate
• evidence of strong commitment to team working and team ethos
  
  

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

NUH: QMC Campus

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG72UH

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

NUH: QMC Campus

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG72UH

Employer's website

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists

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