Speech Language Therapist | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading cancer care organization in London is seeking a part-time specialist to manage patients with oncology diagnoses, including swallowing and communication disorders. The role involves developing new treatment pathways and supporting junior colleagues. An attractive work environment and opportunities for training are provided.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

In-service training

Access to bespoke research

Qualifications

• Demonstrate highly specialist clinical skills with in- and outpatients managing swallowing and communication problems related to cancer.
• Manage complex cases involving surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide a highly specialist clinical service for patients across the lifespan.
• Lead on tracheostomy management, developing protocols and programs.
• Develop and deliver teaching and training programs for professionals and staff.

Skills

Video fluoroscopy

FEES assessments

Advanced decision-making

Communication skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time position in our department in Chelsea. This role involves assessment and management of patients with various oncology diagnoses, including head and neck cancer, gastrointestinal, and other tumour sites. The post holder will be responsible for establishing a new gastrointestinal pathway, complementing our existing head and neck cancer pathway. Skills in video fluoroscopy and FEES assessments are required, along with supporting junior colleagues and students.

We have a collaborative AHP team and offer excellent support, regular in-service training within SLT and the wider therapy team, journal clubs, and access to bespoke research.

Please contact Kate Ashforth or Grainne Brady at 0208 661 3038 for further information. The interview date is scheduled for July 31st.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide a highly specialist clinical service for patients across the lifespan, from acute to palliative and terminal stages, with communication and swallowing disorders secondary to cancer and its treatment.
• Lead on tracheostomy management within the Trust, developing protocols and programs, working closely with MDTs and liaising with other hospitals to ensure effective care pathways.
• Develop and deliver teaching and training programs for professionals and staff as required.

About The Royal Marsden

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre dedicated to providing the best cancer care and advancing research. We employ over 4,500 staff across two hospitals in Chelsea and Sutton, Surrey, including a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

We value life and strive for excellence in all we do. We offer a stimulating work environment, staff benefits, learning opportunities, and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. We seek employees who share our values and aspire to excellence.

For further information, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Role Requirements

• Demonstrate highly specialist clinical skills with in- and outpatients, managing swallowing and communication problems related to cancer.
• Show advanced decision-making skills, providing holistic, highly specialist clinical services, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of treatment programs.
• Manage complex cases involving surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, maxillo-facial disorders, airway disorders, and trauma.

This advert closes on Monday, 28 July 2025.