Advanced Speech and Language Therapist in ENT and Voice Disorders
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Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a speech and language therapist with experience in ENT and voice disorders to join our newly created and combined ENT/Voice team across our Trust which now spans Mid and West Sussex. This post provides voice outpatient services to patients at Worthing, Southlands and St Richards Hospitals and will suit people with knowledge, skills and experience in this service area. Excellent opportunities are available to acquire more advanced dysphagia competencies and there are opportunities to work with videofluoroscopy and FEES.
Main duties of the job
Outpatient and virtual speech and language therapy sessions for assessment, advice and therapy.
Participate, with the designated ENT consultant, in running the joint ENT/SLT voice clinic and to contribute to objective videostroboscopic and fibreoptic laryngeal examination and to carry out instrumental assessment of voice disorders; to report on results to SLT colleagues within and external to the Trust and give specialist opinion.
Maintain or develop skills in instrumental assessments for voice and dysphagia.
Mentor other speech and language therapists, students and other healthcare professionals.
Counselling patients and carers.
About us
Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives:We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us:As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Details
Date posted
29 June 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
279-WTG5418818-JUN23
Job locations
Worthing
Worthing
BN11 2DH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Worthing
Worthing
BN11 2DH
Employer's website
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