Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified therapist to develop skills in the field of head and neck cancer and oncology. The successful candidate will join the Macmillan Integrated Therapy Service. The team is made up of Speech and Language Therapists, Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Assistant Practitioners. Adopted by Macmillan, you will benefit from a wide range of support and training opportunities.
As part of the Macmillan team, you will manage patients along the cancer pathway from diagnosis through treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care. The post will incorporate both inpatient and outpatient work in a variety of clinical settings including laryngectomy and well established AHP led clinics.
The service works very closely within the specialist H&N MDT and has regular joint clinics with dietitians, clinical nurse specialists, and surgeons.
Main duties of the job
To assess, diagnose/ interpret and manage a shared specialist caseload of complex patients as an autonomous practitioner.
The post holder will treat patients with communication, swallowing and voice disorders related to Head and Neck Cancer and oncology diagnoses. Training and experience in dysphagia is essential, however, applications are welcome from therapists with limited specialist head and neck/oncology experience, as training and support will be available.
Our team has access to Videofluoroscopy and we are in the process of setting up a Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) service.
About us
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
We are a really friendly and supportive team and have excellent multidisciplinary links across the hospital and the community. We share offices with our excellent dietetic colleagues who we enjoy working closely with.
We have access to an annual PGM to link us to the wider profession across the county. We offer and implement regular management and clinical supervision across the whole of therapies, as well as weekly huddles and monthly meetings allowing for group discussions around cases and service development
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- As required for entry into University for professional training
- Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council and RCSLT
- Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas
Work Experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad range of pre and post qualification experience
- Evidence of experience in relevant area of clinical practice, including dysphagia
- Evidence of teaching/ student experience
- Experience in audit and research
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of CPD (portfolio) detailing clinical experience relevant to the post
- Knowledge of current NHS strategy and plans
- knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance
- Evidence of Specialist level of clinical reasoning
- Knowledge of current Evidence Based Practice relevant to post
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of leadership ability
- Clinical supervision, teaching, mentorship and appraisal skills
- IT Skills relevant to the role
Experience
Desirable
- Videofluoroscopy competent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- As required for entry into University for professional training
- Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council and RCSLT
- Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas
Work Experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad range of pre and post qualification experience
- Evidence of experience in relevant area of clinical practice, including dysphagia
- Evidence of teaching/ student experience
- Experience in audit and research
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of CPD (portfolio) detailing clinical experience relevant to the post
- Knowledge of current NHS strategy and plans
- knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance
- Evidence of Specialist level of clinical reasoning
- Knowledge of current Evidence Based Practice relevant to post
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of leadership ability
- Clinical supervision, teaching, mentorship and appraisal skills
- IT Skills relevant to the role
Experience
Desirable
- Videofluoroscopy competent
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).
