A fixed-term 18-month Speech and Language Therapist post in the Head and Neck Cancer service at Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust. The post holder manages a caseload of patients with head and neck cancer and speech, swallowing and voice problems, including tracheostomy and laryngectomy, and leads clinical practice and training. Joint clinics with ENT, maxillofacial, oncology and dietetics teams, plus weekly MDT clinics with partner teams, cover the whole pathway. HCPC registration and masters-level postgraduate training or equivalent experience are required.
What the job involves
- Manage an independent caseload of head and neck cancer patients
- Assess and manage speech, voice and swallowing difficulties at all stages of the head and neck cancer pathway
- Attend weekly MDT clinics with teams from Lincoln and Nottingham
- Input into instrumental dysphagia assessments (FEES and videofluoroscopy)
- Prioritise patients with the highest speech and language therapy needs
- Act as clinical leader for the SLT service for head and neck patients, including complex dysphagia, voice and tracheostomy
- Provide a full pathway of assessment, management and rehabilitation, including VF and FEES
- Identify and lead service improvement
- Provide clinical guidance and training for junior head and neck staff and the wider team
- Work in joint clinics with ENT, maxillofacial, oncology, dietetics, radiology and CNS teams
Qualifications
- Recognised SLT degree
- Postgraduate training in specialty to masters level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of skills in managing complex speech and swallowing conditions
Registration & licences
- Current HCPC registration
Experience
- Experience as an SLT, including dysphagia complications and head and neck/ENT
- Managing highly complex cases and carrying independent caseload management
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Developing and delivering training in area of clinical expertise
- Carrying out instrumental dysphagia assessments
- Providing supervision to colleagues and students
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of clinical governance activities
- Up-to-date knowledge base in the specialist area
- Competence in instrumental dysphagia assessment (VF and/or FEES) and tracheostomies
- Basic IT skills
- Organisational and management skills
- Ability to work flexibly and adapt to change
Nice to have
- Member of a relevant specialist group
- Registered member of RCSLT
- Leadership or management experience
- Experience of working in primary care
- Ability to critically appraise clinical research, reports or papers
What’s offered
- Flexible working options, including part-time, compressed hours, job shares and hybrid working
- Learning and development, including an earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship programme
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