Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (SLT)

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Colney; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A large teaching hospital seeks an experienced Speech and Language Therapist for a rewarding role focused on Head and Neck Cancer and voice disorders. The position involves working closely with a dedicated team, attending MDT meetings, and engaging in professional development opportunities. Benefits include flexible hours, staff discounts, and career support. Candidates should demonstrate clinical expertise and a passion for patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

On-site Nursery

Qualifications

• Experience working with Head and Neck Cancer and voice disorders required.
• Knowledge of tracheostomy management and voice prosthesis is beneficial.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment for inpatients and outpatients.
• Participate in MDT meetings, ward rounds, and clinics.
• Contribute to service development and research projects.

Skills

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Clinical skills in voice disorders

Patient assessment

Education

Qualified Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

Overview

An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for an experienced clinician to join our team at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, a large state of the art teaching hospital. The post holder will work with both inpatients and outpatients, predominately within the specialisms of Head and Neck Cancer and Voice disorder.

You will be joining a well-supported, strong team of specialist Head and Neck and Voice speech and language therapists, who are well established with a fantastic reputation throughout the hospital. The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital forms part of the East of England Cancer Alliance and is the main Head and Neck Cancer site for Norfolk, Waveney and East Suffolk. The SLT team works closely the MDT with the opportunity to attend weekly ward rounds, MDT meetings/clinics, radiotherapy clinic and close liaison with the dietitians and clinical nurse specialists.

The NNUH SLT team is enthusiastic and innovative and committed to evidence-based practice. You will receive regular supervision, will have the opportunity to be involved in service development and research projects and attend regular team meetings. As part of our commitment to continuing professional development, we offer a clinical skills development in managing voice prosthesis and tracheostomy, and conducting FEES and Videofluoroscopy. In addition, the team also has strong links with the University of East Anglia including the undergraduate SLT degree course and Medical School.

So, if you are a versatile, enthusiastic, and motivated speech and language therapist with an interest in Head and Neck Cancer and Voice disorder, who would like the opportunity to join our friendly team, we would love to hear from you!

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire Estcourt Job title: Therapy Lead, Speech and Language Therapy Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01603 287117