Job summary
Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist with a strong desire to work with adults with Head and Neck cancer and voice disorders in a friendly and welcoming team?
We need you to join our established team at Addenbrooke's Hospital to provide excellent, evidence-based services within the multidisciplinary ENT and Head and Neck teams alongside highly specialist SLT colleagues.
The role will be supported by a Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary ENT and Head and Neck teams and participate in joint Clinics. Therefore, you will need to have highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
We are looking for skilled Therapists who are able to manage complex swallowing and communication presentations, therefore experience of independent working with adult dysphagia is essential and voice and/or cancer experience is highly desirable. In addition, experience working in an acute hospital setting in areas such as surgical voice restoration, tracheostomy, oncology, and oro-facial surgery is highly desirable, as well as previous participation in FEES and VFS assessments.
Speech and Language Therapy Services at Addenbrooke's are progressive and structured to afford excellent support and in-house training and development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the provision of specialist Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) within the SLT ENT / Head and Neck Oncology service with some sessions designated to ENT.
To provide specialist input to a defined caseload, prioritising needs and managing workload independently.
To be proactive in developing specialist services offered to patients referred.
To contribute to the multidisciplinary management of patients, taking a holistic approach to care.
To cover for colleagues and line manager as required in service coordination and representation to relevant forums, e.g. Ward rounds, Clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings.
About us
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 6th August 2025.
Interviews are due to be held on 12th August 2025.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 6th August 2025.
Interviews are due to be held on 12th August 2025.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and language Therapy degree or equivalent qualification
- HCPC Registration
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Post-graduate dysphagia accreditation or equivalent
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses in communication, voice and swallowing disorders in a range of adult acquired conditions
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at undergraduate / post graduate level (pre-qualification)
- Post graduate experience in the areas of dysphagia, communication and voice, including assessment, treatment and management of a Head and Neck cancer / ENT caseload
- Undertaking videofluoroscopic examinations
- Experience in developing and delivering training to other professionals
- Experience of supervising students
- Involvement in multidisciplinary working
Desirable
- Experience in managing patients with tracheostomies
- Experience of Fibreoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) examinations
- Experience of Surgical Voice Restoration
Knowledge
Essential
- Established knowledge of a range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions in the areas of communication and dysphagia and approaches to the treatment of voice disorders
- Demonstrate knowledge of RCSLT guidelines and national policies and procedures relevant to client group
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance / audit and the use of outcome measures
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Good auditory and perceptual discriminator skills for analysis of voice and speech, including phonetic transcription
- Ability to analyse and interpret videofluoroscopic examinations
- Good presentation skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrates ability to be an effective team member
- Negotiation and problem solving skills
- Good analytical and reflection skills
- Prioritisation and organisational skills
- Demonstrates ability to lead on service projects
- Computer skills for the preparation of reports, presentations and therapy materials
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Surgical voice restoration - valve insertion and management
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and language Therapy degree or equivalent qualification
- HCPC Registration
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Post-graduate dysphagia accreditation or equivalent
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses in communication, voice and swallowing disorders in a range of adult acquired conditions
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at undergraduate / post graduate level (pre-qualification)
- Post graduate experience in the areas of dysphagia, communication and voice, including assessment, treatment and management of a Head and Neck cancer / ENT caseload
- Undertaking videofluoroscopic examinations
- Experience in developing and delivering training to other professionals
- Experience of supervising students
- Involvement in multidisciplinary working
Desirable
- Experience in managing patients with tracheostomies
- Experience of Fibreoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) examinations
- Experience of Surgical Voice Restoration
Knowledge
Essential
- Established knowledge of a range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions in the areas of communication and dysphagia and approaches to the treatment of voice disorders
- Demonstrate knowledge of RCSLT guidelines and national policies and procedures relevant to client group
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance / audit and the use of outcome measures
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Good auditory and perceptual discriminator skills for analysis of voice and speech, including phonetic transcription
- Ability to analyse and interpret videofluoroscopic examinations
- Good presentation skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrates ability to be an effective team member
- Negotiation and problem solving skills
- Good analytical and reflection skills
- Prioritisation and organisational skills
- Demonstrates ability to lead on service projects
- Computer skills for the preparation of reports, presentations and therapy materials
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Surgical voice restoration - valve insertion and management
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
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).