Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Advanced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

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Job summary

Band 7 Advanced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Head and Neck Oncology

FIXED TERM - 1 YEAR (1 DAY A WEEK)

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist with specialist skills in managing adults with acquired disorders of swallowing and communication secondary to Head and Neck Cancer and its treatment.

Main duties of the job

You will have significant postgraduate specialist experience of managing patients with complex swallowing and communication disorders associated with a diagnosis and treatment of head and neck cancer. You will be able to demonstrate competence in independently managing patients with a tracheostomy and surgical voice restoration. Knowledge and experience of interpreting and reporting FEES would be desirable. You will also have a proven track record of working as an autonomous specialist speech and language therapist within a multidisciplinary team.

About us

You will be based at Guy's Hospital, working within a team of specialist Speech and Language Therapists both in the acute service and with strong links to our dedicated Community Head and Neck Cancer team. You will be offering a highly specialist service in collaboration with and support from the Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist.

Date posted

03 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year p.a. inclusive of HCA (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

196-LIS7672

Job locations

Guys Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see detailed job description attached or call to discuss main responsibilities of the post advertised.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see detailed job description attached or call to discuss main responsibilities of the post advertised.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Education

Essential

Degree leading to license to practice as an SLT
Masters or equivalent level of post-graduate specialist training short courses, specific training and membership of relevant National CEN

Desirable

Advanced SVR Training

Previous Experience

Essential

Significant specialist experience working with adults with acquired dysphagia / communication impairment including those with tracheostomies and following Head & Neck surgery
Demonstrable experience of working with a caseload of laryngectomy patients
Informal/formal training of other professionals

Skills/Knowledge/Ability

Essential

Able to demonstrate ability to carry out and evaluate videofluoroscopy with a Head and Neck Oncology caseload.
Knowledge/ experience of instrumental assessment of swallowing using FEES
Ability to communicate highly complicated/emotive information at all levels of understanding both verbally and in writing

Person Specification

Qualifications/Education

Essential

Degree leading to license to practice as an SLT
Masters or equivalent level of post-graduate specialist training short courses, specific training and membership of relevant National CEN

Desirable

Advanced SVR Training

Previous Experience

Essential

Significant specialist experience working with adults with acquired dysphagia / communication impairment including those with tracheostomies and following Head & Neck surgery
Demonstrable experience of working with a caseload of laryngectomy patients
Informal/formal training of other professionals

Skills/Knowledge/Ability

Essential

Able to demonstrate ability to carry out and evaluate videofluoroscopy with a Head and Neck Oncology caseload.
Knowledge/ experience of instrumental assessment of swallowing using FEES
Ability to communicate highly complicated/emotive information at all levels of understanding both verbally and in writing

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guys Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guys Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)