Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Head and Neck Cancer

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Berkshire Hospital in Berkshire is seeking a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist for the head and neck cancer SLT team. The role covers assessment, therapy and management planning for inpatients and outpatients, including radiotherapy MDT clinics.

You will supervise and support a 22-strong team of colleagues, including assistants and an apprentice, and contribute to training for other MDT members. HCPC and RCSLT registration, plus at least two years post-graduate experience, are required.

Qualifications

• Recognised speech and language therapy degree or equivalent licence to practise.
• Evidence of formal competencies for independent management of complex dysphagia, such as the RCSLT competency framework.
• Evidence of successful post-graduate study through a CPD portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat and plan management for head and neck cancer service users and their families, across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Run individual SLT outpatient clinics.
• Attend head and neck and radiotherapy MDT clinics.
• Contribute to the H&N caseload and the wider SLT service at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
• Work as part of a team.
• Supervise and support other team members where appropriate.
• Contribute to training for other MDT members in relevant areas.

Skills

Team supervision

MDT collaboration

Clinical dysphagia

Evidence-based practice

Education

SLT degree

HCPC registration

RCSLT membership

Job description

This Band 6 post sits in the head and neck cancer speech and language therapy team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. The work covers assessment, therapy and management planning for inpatients and outpatients, including radiotherapy MDT clinics. Split across two clinical areas, the role also supervises colleagues in a 22-strong team that includes assistants and an apprentice. Fit depends on HCPC and RCSLT registration and at least two years' post-graduate experience.

What the job involves

• Assess, treat and plan management for head and neck cancer service users and their families, across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Run individual SLT outpatient clinics
• Attend head and neck and radiotherapy MDT clinics
• Contribute to the H&N caseload and the wider SLT service at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
• Work as part of a team
• Supervise and support other team members where appropriate
• Contribute to training for other MDT members in relevant areas

Qualifications

• Recognised speech and language therapy degree or equivalent licence to practise
• Evidence of formal competencies for independent management of complex dysphagia, such as the RCSLT competency framework
• Evidence of successful post-graduate study through a CPD portfolio

Registration & licences

• Registered member of the RCSLT
• HCPC registration

Experience

• At least two years' post-graduate experience relevant to the post
• Experience of MDT working
• Changing own practice in response to evidence

Skills & knowledge

• Well-established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the specialist area
• Knowledge of standards of record keeping

Nice to have

• Evidence of competencies in laryngectomy management
• Evidence of competencies in tracheostomy management
• Evidence of competencies in FEES or videofluoroscopy
• Experience of working with a head and neck caseload post qualification
• Developing and delivering training packages to other disciplines, carers and service users
• Experience of working in a fast-paced, flexible acute and outpatient environment
• Awareness of relevant policies, including vulnerable adult and other legal frameworks
• Knowledge of clinical governance and audit principles, including RCSLT clinical guidelines