Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Head and Neck Speech & Language Therapy team at UHD, due to the retirement of the current post holder and reconfiguration of the service. The team are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and experienced Speech and Language Therapist with a passion for Head and Neck Oncology.
You will join a team of Band 7 Speech & Language Therapy leads, working closely with the clinical lead for ENT/laryngology, but also with the clinical leads in Acute, Older Persons Medicine and Neuro rehabilitation.
It is an exciting time to join UHD with the transformation of services across two hospital sites at Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital.
Come and Join Us!
This is a 37.5 hour role but there are opportunities for flexible working and job share will be considered.
Additional contact information
Penny Scott, Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist ENT/Head and Neck Oncology, 0300 019 8662 penny.scott@uhd.nhs.uk
Amanda Carr, Clinical Lead Speech & Language Therapist (Voice / Laryngology), 0300 019 8862 amanda.carr@uhd.nhs.uk
Initial base location Poole Hospital. Please note that cross site working is an expected part of the role.
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide leadership and clinical expertise across a small but dedicated team, working as part of the Head and Neck MDT. The HN and ENT teams work as an integrated service, responding flexibly to the clinical demand across both service areas.
The Speech & Language Therapy HN team are core members of the wider Dorset Head and Neck MDT, consisting of Surgeons, Oncologists and other Nursing and AHP professionals and as such are involved in weekly MDT clinics. You will oversee the weekly Laryngectomy clinic and take part in specialist instrumental assessments such as Videofluoroscopy and FEES.
You will be skilled in managing a complex caseload of inpatients and outpatients and have experience in prioritising workload to manage the fluctuating patient demand and SLT capacity.
The Head and Neck SLT team have a strong ethos of being a supportive and innovative team with a passion for providing excellent evidence based practice and person centred care. This post will provide opportunities to be involved in both teaching and research.
At UHD we are proud of our structured in-service training programme, supervision and the opportunities for joint working and professional development.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
- RCSLT Dysphagia Competency
- Evidence of Advanced Dysphagia Competencies
- RCSLT Tracheostomy Competency
- Videofluroscopy RCSLT Level 3 competencies
- Surgical Voice Restoration Competency
- Advanced Communication Skills training
- Evidence of a range of CPD activities including membership of CEN groups.
Desirable
- Specialist Head and Neck Course or extended training
- Competence in the assessment and management of patients with tracheostomy with altered airways
- Level 1 FEES training
- Counselling Skills Course
- Coaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Working with a range of conditions including Head and Neck Cancer and Oncology, respiratory, neurological conditions, acquired dysphagia
- Teaching and educating patients, relatives, carers & staff in healthcare settings
- Independent interpretation of videofluoroscopy
- Independent assessment, management, therapeutic intervention and discharge of patients with complex communication disorders and dysphagia and altered airways
- Specialist knowledge and delivery of Surgical Voice restoration service
Desirable
- Substantial clinical experience as an SLT
- Evidence of participation in the audit process
- Working within a FEES service
- Representing a service at regional meetings or SSGs
- Evidence of participation in Quality Improvement projects
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks, NICE guidance and National strategy documents
- Ability to critique evidence base and apply to clinical practice and support others to do so
- Specialist knowledge of instrumental dysphagia assessment techniques and therapeutic interventions with this patient group
- Expert knowledge of the Head & Neck pathway from diagnosis to palliative care
Desirable
- Knowledge of pathways for patients with a tracheostomy or laryngectomy.
- Knowledge of ENT/Voice Disorders and their treatments and role of specialist clinics.
Skills
Essential
- Skills to independently prioritise clinical and nonclinical workloa
- Skills to produce clear written documentation of intervention & reports
- Ability to proactively appraise new research and developments in clinical area
- Skills in assessment and support of alternative and augmentative communication aids
Desirable
- Skills to teach & supervise SLTs, medical and nursing and other professional staff
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Working effectively as part of an MDT team
- Good IT skills with the ability to utilise number of basic computer programmes competently (i.e. outlook, word, excel, databases)
- Reflective practitioner
- Problem solving skills
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
- RCSLT Dysphagia Competency
- Evidence of Advanced Dysphagia Competencies
- RCSLT Tracheostomy Competency
- Videofluroscopy RCSLT Level 3 competencies
- Surgical Voice Restoration Competency
- Advanced Communication Skills training
- Evidence of a range of CPD activities including membership of CEN groups.
Desirable
- Specialist Head and Neck Course or extended training
- Competence in the assessment and management of patients with tracheostomy with altered airways
- Level 1 FEES training
- Counselling Skills Course
- Coaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Working with a range of conditions including Head and Neck Cancer and Oncology, respiratory, neurological conditions, acquired dysphagia
- Teaching and educating patients, relatives, carers & staff in healthcare settings
- Independent interpretation of videofluoroscopy
- Independent assessment, management, therapeutic intervention and discharge of patients with complex communication disorders and dysphagia and altered airways
- Specialist knowledge and delivery of Surgical Voice restoration service
Desirable
- Substantial clinical experience as an SLT
- Evidence of participation in the audit process
- Working within a FEES service
- Representing a service at regional meetings or SSGs
- Evidence of participation in Quality Improvement projects
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks, NICE guidance and National strategy documents
- Ability to critique evidence base and apply to clinical practice and support others to do so
- Specialist knowledge of instrumental dysphagia assessment techniques and therapeutic interventions with this patient group
- Expert knowledge of the Head & Neck pathway from diagnosis to palliative care
Desirable
- Knowledge of pathways for patients with a tracheostomy or laryngectomy.
- Knowledge of ENT/Voice Disorders and their treatments and role of specialist clinics.
Skills
Essential
- Skills to independently prioritise clinical and nonclinical workloa
- Skills to produce clear written documentation of intervention & reports
- Ability to proactively appraise new research and developments in clinical area
- Skills in assessment and support of alternative and augmentative communication aids
Desirable
- Skills to teach & supervise SLTs, medical and nursing and other professional staff
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Working effectively as part of an MDT team
- Good IT skills with the ability to utilise number of basic computer programmes competently (i.e. outlook, word, excel, databases)
- Reflective practitioner
- Problem solving skills
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.
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.
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).
